*Dangote Petroleum Refinery reassures the general public, consumers, and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable in the downstream petroleum industry

Emmanuel Akosile |

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent reports, especially in the social media space, alleging a shutdown of its operations.

The oil-refining company also reassured the general public, energy consumers, and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable in the downstream petroleum industry.

Mr. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, has stated the Dangote Petroleum Refinery鈥檚 Management categorically denied claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted.

Chiejina stated: 鈥淭he Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational.

“There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities.”

The statement further clarified that the intermittent sale of Residual Catalytic Oil (RCO) is, indeed, part of normal business operations, often involving large parcel sales, which explains the recent fuel oil tender.

The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery also noted the company consistently supplies over 40 million litres of PMS daily, alongside steady volumes of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel).

These supplies, Chiejina said, continue unabated, despite speculation suggesting otherwise.

Dangote Refinery averred: 鈥淎s the world鈥檚 largest single-train petroleum refinery, the facility employs advanced predictive and preventive maintenance protocols to ensure uninterrupted operations.

“Routine maintenance activities are standard and do not impact the overall fuel supply.”

In regard to certain speculation about potential supply shortages and price increases, the company rather challenged those sponsoring the rumour to place orders for daily deliveries of up to 40 million litres of PMS and 15 million litres of diesel for the next 90 days.

Dangote asserted:

鈥淭o those who believe this misinformation and anticipate a bullish market, we extend a challenge: We invite interested buyers to place immediate orders for up to 40 million litres of PMS daily and 15 million litres of AGO daily, for the next 90 days.”

The Refinery reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and Nigeria鈥檚 energy security.

It also urged the public to disregard unfounded rumours sponsored by unscrupulous and unpatriotic individuals seeking to undermine the country鈥檚 energy independence for their own selfish interests, including the importation of substandard fuels under the false pretext of domestic supply shortages.

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