The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the $20bn Dangote Refinery in Lagos will supply the Nigerian market with 25 million litres daily this September.
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It is now clear that some persons in government and outside government have been identified as the cabal holding Nigeria’s oil sector by the jugular. We have identified them, and we shall reveal their names to the people of Nigeria if this trend continues,” he said.
“The test conducted in their presence confirmed the quality of our diesel and attested to the fact that our diesel is one of the best in the world with a low sulfur level,” Umar said. “The test revealed that Dangote’s diesel had a sulfur content of 87.6 ppm (parts per million), whereas the other two samples showed sulfur levels exceeding 1800 ppm and 2000 ppm respectively.”
“As I speak with you right now, we have been refining Jet-A 1, which is aviation fuel, and diesel with the expectation to roll out petrol next month,” Umar said.
“Protecting significant investments like Dangote’s is essential to attract FDI and drive our economic growth,” the tweet reads.
Then Dangote refinery happened. It has, they said, the capacity to refine 650,000bpd, more than what we consume daily. I just listened to the head of NMDPRA over BBC Hausa Service, saying—and sounding innocent—that Dangote wants monopoly but it is the duty of his organization to guard the interests of Nigerians. “How can you go to the market and be forced to buy from just one trader?” he asked.
“Dangote Refinery Should Be Fully Supported, Not Vilified. The recent conflicts between Dangote Industries and some government agencies are deeply troubling. This issue transcends political affiliations and personal grievances. It is fundamentally about Nigeria’s economy, future, and the well-being of its citizens.”
“The meeting focused on finding a sustainable and lasting solution to the current impasse affecting the Dangote Refinery, with all parties demonstrating a commitment to collaborative and proactive problem-solving,” the statement read.
“I urge you to even set up a committee that will take samples at filling stations and take our own sample, because I must tell you that all the test certificates people are flaunting around are fake certificates.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (lPMAN) says the incessant increase in tariffs of petroleum products by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory (NMDPRA) might adversely hinder the success of oil subsidy removal.