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Dangote Refinery on Track to Start Gasoline Production in September, Says Industry Monitor

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Oil pipelines, seen during the opening ceremony of Africa’s biggest oil refinery in Lagos, Nigeria - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 22.08.2024
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The refinery, located on the outskirts of Lagos, commenced operations in January after years of delays. It has been producing diesel and other distillate fuels, but gasoline production is set to mark a significant milestone.
Nigeria's massive 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery is on track to begin gasoline production in September, according to industry monitor IIR Energy.
The $20 billion refinery, owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has been undergoing test runs for gasoline production.
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While initial plans targeted July for gasoline deliveries, the project has experienced delays, and the timeline has now shifted to mid-September.
Once fully operational, the Dangote refinery is poised to disrupt the existing fuel trade between Europe and Africa, reducing Nigeria's dependence on imported refined products. This is expected to have a significant impact on the country's energy security and economy.
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