Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products to several African countries, including Ghana and Togo, marking a significant step in its regional supply expansion.
The refinery announced on Sunday that the shipments, comprising 12 cargoes sold to international traders on a Free on Board basis, were distributed to markets across West, East, and Central Africa.
Other destination countries include Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Tanzania, reflecting a broadening export footprint.
The development follows the refinery’s ramp-up to a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in February, enabling it to scale beyond domestic supply needs.
Company officials said the exports demonstrate the facility’s ability to meet and exceed Nigeria’s fuel demand while supplying high-quality Euro 5 gasoline and diesel to underserved regional markets.
The move is expected to enhance energy security across Africa by reducing dependence on distant fuel suppliers, particularly refineries in the Persian Gulf.
By sourcing fuel closer to home, countries in the region could also benefit from lower logistics costs and fewer supply chain disruptions.
The refinery noted that increased intra-African trade in petroleum products could strengthen economic ties among participating nations.
Analysts say the shift may gradually reposition Africa’s fuel supply chain, with more countries turning to regional producers for reliability and cost efficiency.
The exports signal the Dangote refinery’s growing influence as a key supplier in Africa’s downstream oil market, reshaping long-standing import patterns.