Dangote Refinery Buys 1m Barrels of Algerian Oil to Boost Capacity

• Dangote refinery has purchased 1 million barrels of Algeria’s light sweet Saharan Blend crude.

• The deal was made with trading firm Glencore, and delivery is expected between March 15-20.

• The Dangote refinery aims to operate at full capacity this month.

In a bid to operate at full capacity, the Dangote refinery has purchased 1 million barrels of Algeria’s light sweet Saharan Blend crude.

Dangote Refinery’s Operations and Capacity

The Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, began processing crude into products, including diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel, in January last year.

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It started processing petrol in September. The refinery aims to compete with European refiners when operating at full capacity but has been struggling to secure sufficient crude locally.

According to Head of the Dangote oil refinery, Devakumar Edwin, the refinery was operating at 85% capacity and could reach 100% in 30 days.

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Oando Emerges as Preferred Bidder for Trinidad Refinery

In related news, Nigerian multinational oil company Oando Plc has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the lease of the Guaracara refinery in Trinidad and Tobago.

Acting Prime Minister Stuart Young stated that Oando’s strong financial track record, particularly its $1.5 billion acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ assets in Nigeria, gave it an advantage.

Young noted, “We have to protect the assets of Paria to always ensure that we can provide domestic fuel to our population.”

Dangote Refinery to Refund N65/Litre to Buyers

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will refund customers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners – Ardova Plc, Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria.

According to a statement by the refinery, the refund is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the recent price reduction.

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