Tag: REFINERY
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Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja has temporarily barred PENGASSAN, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, from proceeding with its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The court, ruling on an ex-parte application by Dangote Refinery, specifically prohibited PENGASSAN from disrupting crude and gas supplies…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a major reorganization of its operations and workforce, citing repeated sabotage by staff that threatened the safety of its 650,000 barrels per day facility. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, the company instructed affected employees to hand over company property and await clearance for their entitlements, emphasizing…
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Nigeria has experienced a significant 26.5% increase in crude oil imports in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), totaling 5,665,602 metric tons compared to 4,478,413 metric tons during the same period in 2024. This rise is largely attributed to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, imports crude from…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has halted self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products effective September 18, 2025, to promote its free delivery scheme for retail outlets and prevent sales to unregistered marketers. The company emphasized that payments made after this date will be rejected but reassured that its free delivery service remains operational for…
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Spokesperson for Dangote refinery has assured that there would be no petrol shortage despite a strike by Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) The strike, which began on Monday and gained support from other unions, coincides with the refinery’s effort to hire its own drivers to distribute gasoline. The refinery, Africa’s largest…
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President of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to become shareholders in his $20 billion refinery in Lekki, Lagos. This announcement was made at the Global Commodity Insights Conference in Abuja, where Dangote emphasized his commitment to partnering with African governments, private investors, and institutions. He highlighted…
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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, committing instead to its full rehabilitation and long-term retention. This announcement, made by Group CEO Bayo Ojulari during a town hall meeting, ends speculation sparked by his earlier comment at the 2025 OPEC Seminar suggesting “all…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum companies. The case, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, sought ₦100 billion in damages and challenged NMDPRA’s issuance of import licenses to certain…
