Dangote Refinery exports jet fuel to Saudi Aramco

Dangote Refinery has commenced export of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally, as the refinery even disclosed that its production has increased steadily, reaching 550,000 barrels per day. President of Dangote, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, disclosed this when a delegate from the Nigerian […]

Dangote Refinery has commenced export of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally, as the refinery even disclosed that its production has increased steadily, reaching 550,000 barrels per day.

President of Dangote, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, disclosed this when a delegate from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) visited Dangote Fertiliser Limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

This is just as the federal government has been urged to support local industries to drive economic growth and meet the $1 trillion economy target.

Daily Trust reports that Dangote has been exporting its products to Cameroon, Ghana, Angola and South Africa with Saudi Aramco being the latest national oil company to demand Dangote products.

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Dangote stated that the refinery’s world-class standards and advanced technologies have enabled it to export products to global markets.

“We are reaching the ambitious goals we set for ourselves, and I’m pleased to announce that we’ve just sold two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco,” he said.

Since its production began in 2024, the Dangote refinery has steadily increased its output, now reaching 550,000 barrels per day, a statement from Dangote indicated.

While commending Aliko Dangote for establishing the $20 billion refinery – the largest single-train refinery in the world – NESG chairman, Mr Niyi Yusuf, stated that Nigeria needs more investments like that of the refinery to reach its $1 trillion economy goal.

“To achieve a $1 trillion economy, much of that must come from domestic investments. I joked during the bus ride that while others are dredging to create islands for leisure, you’ve dredged 65 million cubic tonnes of sand to create a future for the country. This refinery, fertiliser plant, petrochemical complex, and supporting infrastructure are monumental.

“My hope is that God grants you the strength, courage, and health to realise your ambitions, and that in your lifetime, a new Nigeria will emerge,” he said.

Yusuf emphasised that such local industries are essential to Nigeria’s industrialisation and will help foster the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

He added that the NESG would continue to advocate for an improved investment climate to attract entrepreneurs, boost development, ensure food security, and address insecurity.

He lamented that Nigeria has become a dumping ground for foreign products and stressed that the country must support its own entrepreneurs to become global players. “It’s inconceivable that a nation of over 230 million people, with an annual birth rate higher than the total population of some countries, is still dependent on imports to feed its citizens,” he said.

Yusuf also praised Dangote’s bold vision for making Nigeria self-sufficient in several key sectors.

“The NESG is grateful, and I believe the nation is as well. This refinery represents the audacity of courage. It takes immense effort to do what you’ve done and still be standing and smiling. Thank you for inspiring us and showing that nothing is impossible. You’ve transformed Nigeria from a net importer of petroleum products to a net exporter. We’ve all read Think Big, but this is truly about thinking big. The message is clear: the private sector has the ability to bring about real change,” he said.