In March 2025, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States, marking a significant milestone in its global influence. Experts praise the refinery for boosting Nigeria's global reputation and call for more support to sustain its success.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has made a significant mark on the global energy market as the United States imported over two million barrels of jet fuel from the world’s largest single-train refinery in March 2025. This milestone highlights the refinery’s exceptional quality and the growing trust placed in its products internationally.
According to data from ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Dangote Refinery arrived at US ports this month. A further shipment, the Hafnia Andromeda, will deliver an additional 348,000 barrels to the Everglades terminal by March 29. This marks a crucial moment in the refinery’s global footprint, as it continues to reshape global fuel trading dynamics, particularly in the Atlantic Basin.
The refinery, with a daily capacity of 650,000 barrels, has not only competed successfully with European refiners on gasoline exports but has also made waves in the jet fuel sector. This recent shipment follows a previous export of around 130 million litres of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia, underscoring the refinery’s growing presence in the international market.
Experts believe that the increase in US imports, triggered partly by a maintenance shutdown at the Phillips 66 Bayway refinery in New Jersey, will help lower aviation fuel prices in the US as the summer travel season approaches. Chief Operating Officer of TankTiger, Steven Barsamian, emphasized that the demand surge from Nigeria is expected to positively impact US jet fuel prices.
Economist Dr. Muda Yusuf praised the refinery for enhancing Nigeria's position globally, stating that the country should rally behind the Dangote Refinery as it continues to break barriers and bolster the national economy. Public Policy Expert Dr. Abimbola Oyarinu also noted the economic benefits of Dangote’s investment, highlighting its role in reducing foreign exchange outflows and diversifying Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy.
