The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports alleging that it imported dirty or high-sulfur petrol into Nigeria, describing the claims as “false, malicious, and misleading.”
In a statement issued on Friday, the refinery’s management clarified that the cargo referenced in the reports was not finished petrol (PMS) but rather an intermediate feedstock— a standard global refining input used to optimise production and improve product quality.
“The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol, and will be fully refined in our units to meet both Nigerian and international quality standards,” the statement read.
The company emphasised that, as a world-scale refinery operating within a Free Trade Zone, it only produces and sells high-quality fuels that comply with all regulatory requirements.
“Our exports of petroleum products to the United States and Europe, among the world’s most regulated markets, underscore our adherence to global benchmarks,” the statement added.
Dangote Refinery also noted that all imports are accompanied by quality certificates, which are transparently shared with relevant regulators. “We are willing to make these documents available to the public in the interest of full transparency and accountability,” management said.
Reaffirming its commitment to Nigeria’s energy independence, the refinery assured stakeholders that it remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality, transparency, and environmental responsibility while delivering cleaner fuels for both domestic and international markets.
