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Dangote’s $20 Billion Oil Refinery Is Set to Start Operations in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, is on the brink of a monumental achievement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery near Lagos, Nigeria.
This massive facility, covering an area half the size of Manhattan, has been under construction for nearly a decade, with numerous delays and budget overruns.
Initially projected to cost $9 billion in 2013, the refinery’s expenses have now escalated to approximately $20 billion. Despite these challenges, the refinery is set to commence full operations next month, with a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
This output not only surpasses Nigeria’s domestic fuel consumption but also positions the country to significantly reduce its dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
However, the journey hasn’t been without obstacles. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), responsible for supplying crude oil to the refinery, has struggled to meet its commitments, leading to potential operational challenges.
In response, Dangote has sought alternative solutions, including importing crude oil and engaging with various stakeholders to secure the necessary resources.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
“As you admire all of those things, it’s all credit. It’s all about credit. So you should leverage on loan, but you have to have a good structure that will support that loan.”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the pump price of petrol across Nigeria, offering some relief to consumers. The new price now falls between N875 and N905 per litre, reflecting a N15 drop. This update was shared on the refinery’s official social media page on Thursday.
According to Dangote, the price cut affects major fuel distributors working with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova, Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy. With this change, Lagos residents will now buy petrol at N875 per litre. Those in the South-South and South-East regions will pay N905, while the South-West sees a new rate of N885.
In the North-West and central parts of the country, it’s N895, and the North-East will also pay N905. Dangote added that their petrol and diesel are not only high-quality but also designed to support engine efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
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