The United States has imported over two million barrels of aviation fuel from the Dangote refinery in March, highlighting the growing global recognition of Nigeria’s refining capacity.
In a statement on Tuesday, the refinery confirmed the development, describing it as proof of the “unparalleled quality” of its products and the confidence the international market has in its operations.
Citing data from ship-tracking firm Kpler, the statement revealed that six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the refinery had already arrived at U.S. ports this month. Another vessel, Hafnia Andromeda, is expected to deliver an additional 348,000 barrels at the Everglades terminal on March 29.
The Dangote refinery, with a daily production capacity of 650,000 barrels, is emerging as a key player in global fuel trade, potentially reshaping supply dynamics in the Atlantic Basin.
“This shipment to the United States follows three cargoes of jet fuel, totaling around 130 million litres, previously exported to Saudi Arabia. The refinery has already demonstrated its ability to compete with European refiners in gasoline exports, and these recent shipments to the U.S. could challenge the economics of domestic fuel producers in the world’s largest energy-consuming market,” the statement noted.
Reacting to the development, Dr. Muda Yusuf, economist and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, described it as a milestone for Nigeria.
“Nothing could be more gratifying for us as a country than having a refinery capable of producing products that meet U.S. import standards. It reflects the quality, global standards, and credibility of the Dangote refinery, as these are markets with stringent regulations that do not compromise on quality. This is indeed a source of national pride,” he said.
