- Dangote Refinery Accused Of Importing ‘Dirty Petrol’ From UK
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Document shows sulphur content far above Nigeria’s 50 ppm limit.
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Experts warn of environmental and public health consequences.
Fresh controversy has erupted around the Dangote Petroleum Refinery following reports alleging that the company imported high-sulphur petrol from the United Kingdom, raising concerns over environmental safety and product integrity.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
According to a report by SaharaReporters, documents obtained showed that the refinery received a shipment of petrol described as “High-Sulphur Catalytic Gasoline,” containing about 690 parts per million (ppm) of sulphur — far exceeding Nigeria’s 50 ppm limit approved under the Clean Fuels policy.
An industry source claimed that the vessel MT Clearocean Mary delivered about 37,000 metric tonnes of the product from the Phillips 66 Refinery in Immingham, UK. The source further alleged that Dangote’s Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit, which converts heavy crude to petrol, was not operational, suggesting the company imported refined fuel instead of producing it locally.
A Certificate of Quality reportedly issued by Phillips 66 confirmed the sulphur content at 690 ppm, describing the product as a blending component rather than finished petrol. Analysts warned that such fuel could worsen air pollution, increase vehicle emissions, and pose serious respiratory health risks to Nigerians.
Efforts to reach Dangote Group’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, were unsuccessful as calls and messages remained unanswered.
The Dangote Refinery, inaugurated in May 2023 and projected to refine 650,000 barrels of crude daily, has faced scrutiny in recent months over operational setbacks, including a reported shutdown of its catalytic cracking unit.
Environmental experts have called on the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to urgently investigate the claims and ensure full compliance with national fuel quality standards.
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