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.
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.