The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that it has halted operations, assuring Nigerians and industry stakeholders that its production and distribution activities remain fully operational.
In a statement issued by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery clarified that there has been no interruption to truck loading or production schedules.
“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is operating at full capacity. There has been no shutdown or suspension of truck loading activities,” the statement affirmed.
The refinery also explained that the periodic sale of Residual Catalytic Oil (RCO) is a routine aspect of its operations, often involving bulk transactions, hence the recent tender for fuel oil sales.
Management confirmed that the facility continues to deliver over 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, alongside steady volumes of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel.
“As the largest single-train refinery in the world, our advanced predictive and preventive maintenance protocols ensure uninterrupted output. Routine maintenance does not affect fuel supply,” the statement added.
Challenging those spreading misinformation, the refinery invited potential buyers to place orders for 40 million litres of PMS daily and 15 million litres of diesel daily for the next three months.
It further reiterated its commitment to Nigeria’s energy security and transparency, urging the public to disregard what it described as unfounded claims from individuals with vested interests in importing substandard fuel under the guise of domestic shortages.
