By Ayo Kehinde
Aliko Dangote has announced a significant increase in fuel and fertiliser exports from the Dangote Group to African markets affected by supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Speaking during a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the outskirts of Lagos, Dangote revealed that the facility has already shipped about 17 cargoes of gasoline to several African countries. He added that exports of urea fertiliser have also risen sharply in recent days, as buyers across the continent seek alternative and more reliable sources.
According to him, the refinery is positioning itself as a key supplier within Africa at a time when global energy and agricultural input markets are facing volatility. The increased output is expected to ease pressure on countries struggling with fuel shortages and rising fertiliser costs.
Dangote further disclosed that the refinery is undergoing expansion, with plans to scale production from its current capacity of 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. Once completed, the facility could become the largest refinery in the world.
In addition, polypropylene production capacity is set to rise from 900,000 metric tonnes per annum to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, further strengthening the refinery’s role in supporting industrial growth across Africa.
