President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, asserts that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery, surpass imported equivalents and meet international standards.
During a recent tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser Limited complex by the House of Representatives, members, including Speaker Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, praised the company’s significant investments and contributions to Nigeria’s development. The visit included testing of diesel from two petrol stations near Eleko junction and Dangote’s refinery, revealing Dangote’s diesel had a sulphur content of 87.6 ppm, significantly lower than the imported samples, which exceeded 1800 ppm.
Aliko Dangote challenged claims by Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, who suggested imported diesel was superior, asserting his refinery’s transparency and superior standards. Aliko Dangote invited regulators to test his products openly, emphasizing his commitment to Nigeria’s growth and public health.
Vice President of Gas and Oil at Dangote Industries, Devakumar Edwin, noted European countries’ bans on high-sulphur diesel exports to West Africa due to health concerns, underscoring Dangote refinery’s adherence to Euro V and other international standards. The refinery, worth $20 billion, meets Nigeria’s demand for various petroleum products with surplus for export.
Speaker Abbas expressed admiration for Dangote’s infrastructure and pledged a thorough investigation into the quality of imported refined products. He commended the refinery as a significant asset for Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in petroleum products, highlighting its role in addressing global energy security and sustainability concerns.
By Augustine Idoje