In a momentous stride towards operational excellence, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has successfully acquired a consignment of one million barrels of the esteemed Agbami crude grade.
This procurement was facilitated through a transaction with Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), marking a pivotal step in the refinery’s journey towards full-scale production.
By Lot Sunday
The cargo, dispatched by STASCO, comprised one million barrels sourced from the Agbami oil field and navigated its course to the Dangote Refinery’s Single Point Mooring (SPM). At this juncture, the cargo was efficiently discharged into the refinery’s crude oil tanks, signifying the commencement of a strategic alliance between Dangote Refinery and a consortium of suppliers.
This initial shipment, constituting one million barrels, represents the preliminary phase of a more extensive arrangement which entails the supply of six million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
This infusion of raw material is poised to sustain the facility’s initial processing capacity of 350,000 barrels per day. The subsequent four shipments are slated to be provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) within the upcoming two to three weeks, culminating in the final delivery by ExxonMobil, and completing the slated six shipments.
Expressing his elation over this significant accomplishment, Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, remarked, “We are delighted to have reached this significant milestone. This is an important achievement for our country as it demonstrates our ability to develop and deliver large capital projects. Our focus over the coming months is to ramp up the refinery to its full capacity. I look forward to the next significant milestone when we deliver the first batch of products to the Nigerian market.”
The achievement not only underscores the refinery’s commitment to operational efficiency but also showcases the nation’s capability to execute and deliver monumental projects of this magnitude.
In response to the notable comments made by the esteemed business magnate, the Country Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor, expressed his sentiments with eloquence and enthusiasm.
As he put it, “we extend a warm welcome to the initiation of operations at a refinery meticulously crafted to manufacture gasoline, diesel, and low-sulphur fuels, not only catering to the energy needs of Nigeria, but also spanning across the expanse of West Africa. It brings us immense satisfaction to play a facilitating role in this commendable venture.”
Mr. Okunbor’s words reflect a positive outlook and a sense of pride in Shell Companies’ contribution to the advancement of refining capabilities in the region.
