The Dangote Petroleum Refinery emerged as the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April, capitalising on disruptions to global fuel trade flows caused by the Middle East conflict and a rapid ramp-up in production at the facility.
According to a recent S&P Global Energy report, the refinery became the world’s single largest aviation fuel exporter after the conflict altered established supply routes and created opportunities for alternative suppliers.
“After the Middle East war began, Dangote shifted to ‘max jet mode,’ and in April it became the world’s single largest exporter of aviation fuel,” the report said, citing S&P Global Commodities at Sea data.
The achievement marks another milestone for the refinery, which has reached its full nameplate capacity of about 650,000 barrels per day following a gradual commissioning and ramp-up process.
The report quoted the refinery’s chief executive officer, David Bird, as saying the facility is increasingly positioning itself as a global refining and trading player rather than a refinery focused solely on Nigeria’s domestic market.
