The Dangote Refinery’s anticipated gasoline supply, originally slated for next month, is now expected to commence in the fourth quarter of this year, as projected by African energy expert Kelly Norways of Standard and Poor’s’ Global Commodities Insights.
During the S&P podcast titled “Exploring West Africa’s oil product flows in a changing refining landscape,”
Norways highlighted the refinery’s potential to significantly reduce energy imports across the West African sub-region. Estimates suggest a daily petrol output of up to 290,000 barrels between 2024 and 2026.
However, there remains ongoing debate regarding the refinery’s production timeline. Despite Dangote’s initial announcements of gasoline production by May, analysts anticipate a more realistic timeframe closer to the end of the year.
