In a bid to strengthen international ties and boost the national economy, Dangote Refinery has commenced the export of petroleum products to various African countries.
The Vice President of Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, during Japan’s Ambassador-designate, Suzuki Hideo visit to the refinery, disclosed that Dangote has exported petrol to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa.
“In recent weeks, we’ve exported petrol to Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and South Africa, among others. Diesel has gone all over the world, and jet fuel is being heavily exported to European markets. Our products are already making their mark internationally,” Edwin said.
Edwin assured the ambassador-designate and the delegates that the company is open to collaboration to maintain the best possible standards.
“Even now, we have a lot of Japanese equipment inside both the refinery and the fertiliser plant. There are significant opportunities for collaboration, as we always seek the latest technology in any business we engage in. For instance, our cement plant laboratory is managed by robots, and we always embrace advanced technology. With Japan’s focus on technological innovation, there is ample scope for cooperation and for supplying various types of technology,” he said.
Masahiro Tsuno, the Managing Director of Itochu Nigeria Limited, praised the refinery’s remarkable achievement, noting that when compared with refineries worldwide, Dangote has truly surpassed expectations with this project.
“I’ve seen many standalone refineries across the globe, including in Vietnam and the Middle East. However, the size of a refinery built by one single investor is probably a miracle in the world. And I’m just actually witnessing a miracle,” he said.
This highlights the refinery’s commitment to maintaining high standards, ensuring its products meet international quality benchmarks and are as acceptable to other countries as imported alternatives.