Nigeria has significant refining capabilities with the completion of all its ten refineries, marking a big advancement in the country’s energy sector. These new facilities together contribute a serious boost to the country’s crude oil processing capacity, with the aim to reduce Nigeria’s dependency on imported refined petroleum products.
1. Dangote Refinery: Located in Lagos, the Dangote Refinery is the largest in Africa with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd). Its completion represents a major milestone, potentially transforming Nigeria into a net exporter of refined products.
2. Port Harcourt Refinery: This refinery has undergone extensive rehabilitation and now boasts an enhanced capacity of 210,000 bpd. The upgrades have revitalized this critical facility in the Niger Delta region.
3. Warri Refinery: The Warri Refinery, also upgraded, now processes 125,000 bpd. It plays a crucial role in meeting the domestic demand for petroleum products in the southern part of the country.
4. Kaduna Refinery: With improvements, the Kaduna Refinery’s capacity has increased to 110,000 bpd. It serves the northern regions of Nigeria, significantly reducing logistical challenges.
5. Niger Delta Refinery: This new facility has a capacity of 50,000 bpd, focusing on producing diesel and aviation fuel to cater to both local and regional markets.
6. Anambra Refinery: With a capacity of 45,000 bpd, this refinery strengthens the energy infrastructure in southeastern Nigeria, providing a steady supply of refined products.
7. Edo Modular Refinery: This modular refinery has a capacity of 10,000 bpd, aimed at serving local markets and supporting small-scale industrial activities.
8. Imo Modular Refinery: Similar to its Edo counterpart, this refinery also has a capacity of 10,000 bpd, enhancing energy security in the region.
9. Bayelsa Modular Refinery: With a capacity of 12,000 bpd, this refinery contributes to the local economy and reduces dependency on imported fuel.
10. Lagos Mini Refinery: This small-scale refinery processes 5,000 bpd, providing refined products to meet the needs of Lagos’s expansive population and industrial base.
These ten refineries are coming togather to enhance Nigeria’s refining capacity, which is supposed to improve energy security, reduce import dependency, and stimulate economic growth through job creation and local content development.
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