The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly refuted recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, assuring Nigerians and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully operational, with production and supply continuing seamlessly.
In a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, the refinery management categorically denied claims that truck loading activities had been halted or that its production line was inactive.
“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities,” the statement read.
Addressing concerns over the intermittent sale of Residual Catalytic Oil (RCO), the refinery clarified that such transactions are part of normal business operations, particularly involving large parcel sales that may require public tender processes.
According to the company, the facility continues to supply over 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, alongside consistent volumes of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel.
“As the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery, the facility employs advanced predictive and preventive maintenance protocols to ensure uninterrupted operations. Routine maintenance activities are standard and do not impact the overall fuel supply,” the statement added.
In reaction to speculations about possible fuel scarcity and price hikes, the refinery issued a direct challenge to those peddling the misinformation, urging them to take up large-scale orders if they truly expect a market disruption.
“To those who believe this misinformation and anticipate a bullish market, we extend a challenge: We invite interested buyers to place immediate orders for up to 40 million litres of PMS daily and 15 million litres of AGO daily, for the next 90 days, with full upfront payment. Should any supposed supply shortage occur, these buyers would be well-positioned to benefit from the predicted market rise.”
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and Nigeria’s energy independence, the refinery urged the public to ignore what it described as “unfounded rumours” being circulated by unpatriotic actors.
The statement further noted that the rumours are being sponsored by unscrupulous and unpatriotic individuals seeking to undermine the country’s energy independence for their own selfish interests, including the importation of substandard fuels under the false pretext of domestic supply shortages.
Chioma Kalu
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