Cynthia Ezegwu
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports alleging that it imported finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as false and misleading.
An online publication, Sahara Reporters, had claimed that the refinery imported high-sulphur petrol from the United Kingdom aboard the vessel MT Clearocean Mary, reportedly carrying about 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol with a sulphur content of 690 parts per million.
However, in a statement issued on Friday, the refinery clarified that the shipment in question was not finished petrol but an intermediate feedstock — a raw material used in refining processes to produce high-quality fuels.
“The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol. The feedstock will be fully refined in our processing units to meet both Nigerian and international quality standards,” the statement read.
The company, located within a Free Trade Zone, stressed that it produces and markets only fuels that comply with all regulatory requirements, noting that its exports are certified for sale in the United States and Europe.
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Dangote Refinery further stated that all imported feedstocks are accompanied by quality certificates, which are transparently shared with regulators.
“We are also willing to make these documents available to the public in the interest of full transparency and accountability,” the company added.
Reaffirming its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy independence, the refinery said it remains dedicated to maintaining global best practices and delivering cleaner, high-quality fuels for both domestic and international markets.