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On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…
LAGOS — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a definitive operational milestone by restoring its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) to full nameplate capacity. In a statement released on Wednesday, the facility confirmed that both the CDU and the Motor Spirit (MS) production block have hit the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) mark. This development follows…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially pivoted toward truck-based gantry loading to minimize rising coastal delivery costs. Management currently identifies a significant seventy-five naira per litre surcharge associated with traditional sea-based distribution methods. This strategic shift aims to insulate the Nigerian consumer from avoidable expenses embedded in the maritime logistics chain. The facility possesses the…
