In a landmark achievement, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has successfully exported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States.
This historic shipment underscores the refinery’s exceptional quality and its growing reputation as a reliable supplier of petroleum products to the global market.
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According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Dangote Refinery arrived at US ports in March.
An additional vessel, the Hafnia Andromeda, is scheduled to arrive at the Everglades terminal with around 348,000 barrels of jet fuel.
This development is a testament to the Dangote Refinery’s capacity to produce high-quality petroleum products that meet international standards.
The refinery’s ability to compete with European refiners on gasoline exports has been demonstrated, and this shipment of jet fuel to the US marks a significant milestone in its journey to becoming a major player in the global energy market.
Economists and industry experts have hailed this achievement as a point of pride for Nigeria, highlighting the refinery’s exceptional quality and the trust placed in it by the international community.
They have also emphasized the need for support for the refinery, citing its potential to boost Nigeria’s economy and reputation.
The export of jet fuel to the US is expected to lower jet fuel prices in the country ahead of the peak summer travel season.
This development has sparked discussions on the need for functional refineries in Nigeria, with experts noting that the country’s economy would be in a better state if it had invested in refineries earlier.