What is the current crude processing capacity of Nigeria's Dangote Refinery during its performance test, and how does it compare to its nameplate capacity?

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up crude processing to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) during a performance test by process licensors, exceeding its nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd.

What is Dangote Industries' long-term expansion target for the refinery, and what significance would that hold globally?

Dangote Industries plans to expand the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million bpd within 30 months — a level that could make it one of the largest refineries globally.

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery Tops 700,000 Barrels Per Day in Test

Jun 4, 2026

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery exceeded its nameplate capacity during testing, reaching 700,000 barrels per day. This milestone supports plans to expand to 1.4 million bpd and strengthens Africa's position as a global fuel supplier amidst regional supply disruptions.

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