What did Dangote refinery CEO David Bird say about the refinery's current jet fuel output and global supply capability?

David Bird stated that the Dangote refinery—operating at full 650,000 barrel per day nameplate capacity—has a large surplus of jet fuel due to lower African demand, and is therefore able to supply jet fuel competitively all over the world as a 'reliable, high-quality and dependable supplier.'

What are Dangote's announced expansion plans for refining capacity, according to CEO David Bird?

Bird announced a 'ruthless replication' project to double capacity, aiming to bring 700,000 barrels per day of fully complex refining capacity online by the end of 2028—with long-lead items already purchased and construction contracts in the process of being awarded—and further plans for an additional refinery in East Africa that could lift total group capacity to 2.1 million bpd.

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