The Dangote refinery says the plant is now working at full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd.
In a statement on Wednesday, Dangote refinery said operation
reached full capacity after the company fully restored and optimised its crude
distillation unit (CDU) and motor spirit (MS) production block following a
scheduled maintenance.
The refiner said it is the “first refinery in the world to
attain this feat”.
On January 5, the refinery said its crude distillation unit
(CDU) and residual fluid catalytic cracking (RFCC) units were undergoing
routine maintenance.
The refinery said the units are now running at optimal
performance, further strengthening the steady‑state operations of “Africa’s largest oil refining facility”.
“Following a scheduled maintenance exercise on the CDU and
MS Block, the refinery has commenced an intensive 72‑hour series
of performance test runs in collaboration with licensor UOP,” the statement reads.
The refinery said these tests are designed to validate
operational efficiency and confirm that all critical parameters meet global
standards.
“During the recent festive period, the refinery supplied
between 45–50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily. With the CDU
and MS Block now fully restored, the refinery is positioned to comfortably
deliver up to 75 million litres of PMS to the domestic market as required,” the
plant said.
Commenting on the development, David Bird, chief executive
officer (CEO) of Dangote refinery, said the seamless integration and strong
performance of the units highlight the refinery’s advanced engineering and
solid operational capabilities.
“Our teams have demonstrated exceptional precision and
expertise in stabilising both the CDU and MS Block, and we are pleased to see
them functioning at optimal efficiency,” he said.
“This performance testing phase enables us to validate the
entire plant under real operating conditions. We are confident that the
refinery remains firmly on track to deliver consistent, world‑class
output.
“This milestone underscores the strength, reliability, and
engineering quality that define our operations.”
Bird said the plant remains dedicated to producing high‑quality
refined products that will transform Nigeria’s energy
landscape, eliminate import dependence, and position the nation as a net
exporter of petroleum products.
Bird added that the CDU and MS block, which comprise the
naphtha hydrotreater, isomerisation unit, and reformer unit, are now operating
steadily at their full nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd).
He said all remaining processing units “will begin their
respective performance test runs in Phase 2, scheduled to commence next week”.
Bird appreciated customers and Nigerians nationwide,
reaffirming the refinery’s strong commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy
security and promoting industrial growth, job creation, and economic
diversification.
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