The Dangote Refinery has commenced production according to its planned schedule, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from Nigerians. A video showing a ship transporting crude oil to the facility has been circulating on social media, indicating its operational status. Management of the refinery has highlighted a primary focus on the Nigerian market initially before considering exports to other countries.
Pascal Oparada boasts ten years of expertise encompassing Tech, Energy, Stocks, Investments, and the Economy. Nigerian responses have emerged following the inauguration of the Dangote Refinery, a $20 billion facility now in operation.
Chevron oil supplies first crude to Dangote Refinery
The refinery, which had faced two prior delays in commencing production, has finally initiated operations amidst a wave of congratulatory messages from Nigerians. The refinery’s management officially acknowledged the reception of its initial crude oil consignment sourced from Chevron’s Agbami oil field. Moreover, a circulating video displayed a ship reportedly carrying crude oil, purportedly destined for the continent’s largest refinery.
Around 7 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2023, an oil tanker arrived at the offshore crude receiving terminal carrying approximately 950,000 barrels of crude oil. The refinery had previously announced its intention to prioritize the Nigerian market for its refined products before considering exports to other markets.
Nigerian Reactions:
According to reports, the refinery is projected to generate about 100,000 jobs in the country when fully operational.
However, Nigerians have taken to social media to congratulate Aliko Dangote and the refinery management for the successful regions post-electionalso regions takeoff of the 650,000 bpd-capacity refinery.
Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, said the event marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and the Dangote Group.
He said:
Heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji
on the successful takeoff of the Dangote Refinery. The monumental achievement marks a significant milestone not only for the esteemed Dangote Group but for Nigeria’s oil market and the broader economy.Another Social Media User Said:
It’s official, Dangote refinery is up and running. Every single Nigerian is happy about this apart from people from certain tribe and region. The post election imaginary lovers of Nigeria celebrate and promote every negative thing about Nigeria and cry about every good thing that happen in this country.
A third person said:
“It’s official: Dangote refinery is up and running. Every Nigerian is happy about this, apart from people from certain tribes and regions. The post-election imaginary lovers of Nigeria celebrate and promote every negative thing about Nigeria and cry about every good thing that happens in this country.”
Africa’s largest refinery is set to commence operations as Dangote Group receives its inaugural batch of crude oil.
Softmation.world has reported that on December 7, 2023, the Dangote Refinery received its initial batch of crude feedstock. This information was released by S&P Global, referring to sources in the market and data tracking tankers. The OTIS tanker transported a cargo of 950,000 barrels of Nigeria’s Agbami crude on December 6 and was en route to Lekki, the closest land port to Dangote’s offshore crude receiving terminal.