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The conflict between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and oil workers has escalated dramatically as PENGASSAN ordered its members to cut off gas supplies to the facility, prompting an immediate response from the refinery, labeling the action as illegal. This confrontation represents a critical juncture in Nigeria's energy sector labor relations, with potential implications for national fuel supply.

Key Points:
  • PENGASSAN directs members to block gas supply to Dangote Refinery operations
  • Union orders shutdown of crude oil supply valves and vessel loading operations
  • Dangote Refinery immediately condemns the action as illegal under Nigerian law
  • Gas serves as a critical fuel source for powering refinery equipment
  • Conflict stems from an ongoing dispute over the termination of 800 unionized workers
  • Union demands immediate compliance reporting from branch chairmen
  • Refinery cautions PENGASSAN to operate within legal boundaries
This standoff threatens to paralyze operations at Africa's largest refinery and could significantly impact Nigeria's petroleum product supply chain if not resolved promptly.

Sources: Premium Times