New export figures show the Nigerian refinery is cementing its place in the global aviation fuel market, supplying one in every five tonnes of jet fuel imported into Europe……
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has retained its position as Europe’s largest external supplier of jet fuel for a second consecutive month, outperforming the United States and strengthening Nigeria’s footprint in the global refined petroleum market.
The refinery announced the development on Thursday, citing the latest import data compiled by global commodities intelligence firm Kpler.
According to the figures, Europe imported just over 2.06 million tonnes of jet fuel in July, with more than 400,000 tonnes coming from the Dangote Refinery. That volume accounted for roughly 20 percent of the continent’s total jet fuel imports during the month, making the Nigerian facility the single largest supplier to the European market.
The latest performance follows an even stronger showing in June, when the refinery exported a record 466,000 tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe. That marked the first time Nigeria overtook the United States as the continent’s leading source of imported jet fuel.
Dangote Refinery described the sustained performance as evidence of its growing ability to serve one of the world’s most demanding fuel markets with aviation fuel that meets international quality standards.
The company attributed its growing influence to a combination of factors, including its strategic location on Nigeria’s Atlantic coastline, its large refining capacity, modern technology, and expanding export operations. These advantages, it said, have enabled the refinery to compete successfully against long-established suppliers from the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.
Production growth has also played a major role in supporting the refinery’s export momentum. Jet fuel shipments from the Lekki export terminal climbed to a record 550,000 tonnes in June, while crude oil deliveries to the refinery reached an all-time high of 660,000 barrels per day, providing enough feedstock to sustain increasing exports of refined products.
The company also pointed to changes in global energy trade as another factor driving demand for its products. It noted that while Europe continued to receive smaller volumes of jet fuel from countries such as Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, supply concerns linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have encouraged buyers to diversify their sources.
Against that backdrop, Dangote Refinery said it has emerged as a dependable and competitive supplier, further elevating Nigeria’s role in the international refined products market.
Chief Executive Officer David Bird said the refinery’s export portfolio now extends beyond aviation fuel to include diesel, petrol, and other refined petroleum products shipped to customers across Europe, Africa, and other international markets.
He added that the growing export volumes are helping reinforce Nigeria’s status as a net exporter of high-value refined petroleum products, highlighting the refinery’s increasing contribution to global energy trade.
