Refinery – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 11 May 2026 15:51:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Refinery – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Inefficient refineries should be closed – Dangote CEO https://www.theinfostride.com/inefficient-refineries-should-be-closed-dangote-ceo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inefficient-refineries-should-be-closed-dangote-ceo/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 15:51:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483502 The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Refinery has called for the closure of inefficient refineries, arguing that continued operation of non-performing facilities places unnecessary financial pressure on economies and undermines efforts to build a sustainable and competitive downstream petroleum sector. The remarks come amid ongoing debates over the future of refining operations in Nigeria [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inefficient-refineries-should-be-closed-dangote-ceo/feed/ 0 Dangote refinery 1.4mbpd expansion to create 95,000 jobs https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-1-4mbpd-expansion-to-create-95000-jobs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-1-4mbpd-expansion-to-create-95000-jobs/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 13:34:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483364 The planned expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a projected refining capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day (mbpd) is expected to generate approximately 95,000 jobs across various sectors of the Nigerian economy, according to industry stakeholders. The proposed expansion underscores the growing scale of the refinery project and its potential impact on employment, industrialization, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-1-4mbpd-expansion-to-create-95000-jobs/feed/ 0 NNPC April crude supplies to Dangote cross 1bn barrels https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-april-crude-supplies-to-dangote-cross-1bn-barrels/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-april-crude-supplies-to-dangote-cross-1bn-barrels/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 08:20:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483120 Crude oil supplies from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Dangote Refinery have reportedly crossed the 1 billion barrel mark for the month of April, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The development highlights the scale of operations between the national oil company and the privately owned refinery, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-april-crude-supplies-to-dangote-cross-1bn-barrels/feed/ 0 Nigerian Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers stolen crude oil https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-destroys-illegal-refinery-in-rivers-recovers-stolen-crude-oil/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-destroys-illegal-refinery-in-rivers-recovers-stolen-crude-oil/#respond Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:20:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479080 The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal crude oil refining operation in Rivers State, recovering large quantities of stolen petroleum products as part of intensified efforts to curb economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. The operation, conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder Anti-Crude Oil Theft patrol team under the flagship maritime security initiative [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-navy-destroys-illegal-refinery-in-rivers-recovers-stolen-crude-oil/feed/ 0 Marketers Claim No Ongoing Maintenance at Port Harcourt Refinery Amid Conflicting Reports https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-claim-no-ongoing-maintenance-at-port-harcourt-refinery-amid-conflicting-reports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-claim-no-ongoing-maintenance-at-port-harcourt-refinery-amid-conflicting-reports/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438648   The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), one of Nigeria’s key state-owned oil refineries, has recently become the focus of controversy following conflicting reports about its operational status. While the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) announced a planned 30-day maintenance shutdown aimed at improving the refinery’s performance, several local fuel marketers have disputed these [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-claim-no-ongoing-maintenance-at-port-harcourt-refinery-amid-conflicting-reports/feed/ 0 CORAN Warns Refinery Protests Could Jeopardize Nigeria’s Economic Recovery https://www.theinfostride.com/coran-warns-refinery-protests-could-jeopardize-nigerias-economic-recovery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/coran-warns-refinery-protests-could-jeopardize-nigerias-economic-recovery/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:10:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466957 The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has warned that the recent wave of protests targeting refinery operations across the country could derail Nigeria’s fragile economic progress and undermine investor confidence in the oil and gas sector. According to the association, the disruptions risk reversing gains already made in expanding local refining capacity and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/coran-warns-refinery-protests-could-jeopardize-nigerias-economic-recovery/feed/ 0 Dangote Refinery Set to Reach 700,000 Barrels Daily by December https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-to-reach-700000-barrels-daily-by-december/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-to-reach-700000-barrels-daily-by-december/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:55:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463058 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to raise its operational refining capacity to 700,000 barrels per day by December 2025. This anticipated increase follows continued expansion and optimization efforts within the massive facility located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos State. The development marks a new milestone for the refinery, which has already begun [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-to-reach-700000-barrels-daily-by-december/feed/ 0 Dangote Refinery Blames PENGASSAN for Economic Sabotage Amid Fuel Supply Disruptions https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-blames-pengassan-for-economic-sabotage-amid-fuel-supply-disruptions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-blames-pengassan-for-economic-sabotage-amid-fuel-supply-disruptions/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:24:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467619 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of engaging in actions it described as deliberate economic sabotage, following disruptions to crude oil and gas supplies to its multi-billion-dollar facility in Lagos. The accusation comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the management of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-blames-pengassan-for-economic-sabotage-amid-fuel-supply-disruptions/feed/ 0 Oando Emerges Preferred Bidder for Lease of Guaracara Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/oando-emerges-preferred-bidder-for-lease-of-guaracara-refinery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oando-emerges-preferred-bidder-for-lease-of-guaracara-refinery/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:38:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405234 Oando Plc has been named the preferred bidder for the lease of the Guaracara Refinery, a major step in the company’s ongoing expansion in the oil and gas sector. The selection positions Oando to take over operations of the refinery, located in Trinidad and Tobago, as part of efforts to revamp and optimize its refining [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oando-emerges-preferred-bidder-for-lease-of-guaracara-refinery/feed/ 0 Domestic Refiners Challenge Crude Producers Over Zero Allocation https://www.theinfostride.com/domestic-refiners-challenge-crude-producers-over-zero-allocation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/domestic-refiners-challenge-crude-producers-over-zero-allocation/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:10:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402845 Nigeria’s domestic refiners are pushing back against crude oil producers over the lack of local crude supply, accusing them of prioritizing exports while neglecting the country’s refining sector. The dispute comes as local refiners struggle to access feedstock, hindering their operations despite government efforts to boost domestic refining capacity. Operators of modular and conventional refineries [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/domestic-refiners-challenge-crude-producers-over-zero-allocation/feed/ 0 Aiteo Partners PETROMOC to Build 200,000bpd Refinery in Mozambique https://www.theinfostride.com/aiteo-partners-petromoc-to-build-200000bpd-refinery-in-mozambique/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aiteo-partners-petromoc-to-build-200000bpd-refinery-in-mozambique/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:36:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410222 Nigerian energy company Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company has signed a strategic partnership with Mozambique’s state-owned petroleum firm, PETROMOC, to develop a 200,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery. The project marks a major step in regional energy cooperation and is poised to become the first refinery of its kind in Mozambique. The proposed refinery is expected [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aiteo-partners-petromoc-to-build-200000bpd-refinery-in-mozambique/feed/ 0 Marketers Struggle as Port Harcourt Refinery Closure Persists https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-struggle-as-port-harcourt-refinery-closure-persists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-struggle-as-port-harcourt-refinery-closure-persists/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:40:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463179 Fuel marketers and industry stakeholders are experiencing mounting difficulties as the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refinery drags on, leaving many without access to refined petroleum products and deepening financial strain across the downstream oil sector. Though officially labeled as a routine maintenance exercise, sources within the host communities and petroleum product retail associations have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/marketers-struggle-as-port-harcourt-refinery-closure-persists/feed/ 0 Dangote Refinery Set for Stock Exchange Listing Soon https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-for-stock-exchange-listing-soon/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-for-stock-exchange-listing-soon/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:36:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469054 The Dangote Group has revealed plans to list its multibillion-dollar refinery on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in the near future, paving the way for Nigerians to own shares in one of the country’s most transformative industrial projects. The company said the move would strengthen transparency, broaden ownership, and invite public participation in the operation of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-set-for-stock-exchange-listing-soon/feed/ 0 Dangote Dares NUPENG to Reveal Alleged $18bn Refinery Mismanagement https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-dares-nupeng-to-reveal-alleged-18bn-refinery-mismanagement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-dares-nupeng-to-reveal-alleged-18bn-refinery-mismanagement/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:39:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466536 Tensions between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have escalated sharply following fresh accusations surrounding the operations of the $18 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a strong rebuttal to claims of financial impropriety and poor labour practices, Dangote has openly challenged the union to “unmask [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-dares-nupeng-to-reveal-alleged-18bn-refinery-mismanagement/feed/ 0 NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari Reassures Nigerians on Refinery Rehabilitation and Energy Security https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-ceo-bayo-ojulari-reassures-nigerians-on-refinery-rehabilitation-and-energy-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-ceo-bayo-ojulari-reassures-nigerians-on-refinery-rehabilitation-and-energy-security/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:08:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465567 The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries will return to full operation, dismissing doubts raised by critics and industry observers. Ojulari, who spoke at a stakeholders’ engagement session in Abuja, said the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-ceo-bayo-ojulari-reassures-nigerians-on-refinery-rehabilitation-and-energy-security/feed/ 0 Stakeholders Criticise NNPC over Unfinished Refineries Repairs and Neglect https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-criticise-nnpc-over-unfinished-refineries-repairs-and-neglect/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-criticise-nnpc-over-unfinished-refineries-repairs-and-neglect/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:45:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464753 Fuel marketers, industry stakeholders, and energy analysts have expressed deep frustration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over the prolonged and unresolved rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries, accusing the state oil firm of negligence and mismanagement that have continued to undermine the country’s energy security. Despite repeated assurances from the NNPC and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-criticise-nnpc-over-unfinished-refineries-repairs-and-neglect/feed/ 0 PETROAN Criticises NNPCL Over Delay in Privatising Port Harcourt Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/petroan-criticises-nnpcl-over-delay-in-privatising-port-harcourt-refinery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/petroan-criticises-nnpcl-over-delay-in-privatising-port-harcourt-refinery/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:38:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463775 The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its decision to retain full ownership and control of the Port Harcourt Refinery, despite years of underperformance and massive government spending on its rehabilitation. In a statement issued on Monday, PETROAN President, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/petroan-criticises-nnpcl-over-delay-in-privatising-port-harcourt-refinery/feed/ 0 Dangote refinery says it shipped one million tonnes of petrol abroad in just fifty days https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-says-it-shipped-one-million-tonnes-of-petrol-abroad-in-just-fifty-days/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-says-it-shipped-one-million-tonnes-of-petrol-abroad-in-just-fifty-days/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:29:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462632 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it reached a remarkable milestone by exporting one million tonnes of petrol within just fifty days of ramping up its production. This achievement, the refinery stated, highlights its rapid ascent from a national supplier to a formidable player in the global refined fuels market—signaling Nigeria’s evolving energy independence and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-says-it-shipped-one-million-tonnes-of-petrol-abroad-in-just-fifty-days/feed/ 0 Dangote Refinery to Resume N5 Fuel Discount Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-to-resume-n5-fuel-discount-programme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-to-resume-n5-fuel-discount-programme/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:37:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462397 Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to reintroduce its fuel discount initiative, which offers a N5-per-litre reduction in the pump price of petrol. This move marks a strategic effort to provide relief to consumers and correct issues that led to the temporary suspension of the scheme. Initially launched to encourage market competitiveness and improve access to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-to-resume-n5-fuel-discount-programme/feed/ 0 NALPGAM supports Dangote’s move to drastically reduce cooking gas prices https://www.theinfostride.com/nalpgam-supports-dangotes-move-to-drastically-reduce-cooking-gas-prices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nalpgam-supports-dangotes-move-to-drastically-reduce-cooking-gas-prices/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:43:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462385 In a significant endorsement of private-sector intervention, the National LPG Marketers Association of Nigeria (NALPGAM) has thrown its full weight behind Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to substantially reduce cooking gas prices for consumers across the country. The move has been hailed as a bold step toward improving energy affordability, boosting adoption of cleaner cooking fuels, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nalpgam-supports-dangotes-move-to-drastically-reduce-cooking-gas-prices/feed/ 0 Dangote initiates formal process for mega seaport development, eyes gas export opportunities https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-initiates-formal-process-for-mega-seaport-development-eyes-gas-export-opportunities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-initiates-formal-process-for-mega-seaport-development-eyes-gas-export-opportunities/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:29:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462050 Africa’s richest man and industrial magnate, Aliko Dangote, has submitted official documentation to commence the development of what is expected to become the continent’s largest deep-sea port, as part of an ambitious expansion strategy to position Nigeria as a dominant force in global trade and energy exports. In addition to the port project, the Dangote [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-initiates-formal-process-for-mega-seaport-development-eyes-gas-export-opportunities/feed/ 0 Lagos Business School leads African CEOs on strategic visit to Dangote Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-business-school-leads-african-ceos-on-strategic-visit-to-dangote-refinery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-business-school-leads-african-ceos-on-strategic-visit-to-dangote-refinery/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:42:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461824 Lagos Business School (LBS), one of Africa’s premier institutions for executive education, has led a high-level delegation of African chief executive officers and industry leaders on a strategic visit to the newly operational Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The visit, which took place earlier this week, was part of the school’s ongoing efforts to deepen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-business-school-leads-african-ceos-on-strategic-visit-to-dangote-refinery/feed/ 0 NNPC considers selling government-owned refineries following Dangote’s comments https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-considers-selling-government-owned-refineries-following-dangotes-comments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-considers-selling-government-owned-refineries-following-dangotes-comments/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:42:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461737 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is reportedly considering divesting from some of its state-owned refineries, following recent remarks by Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, questioning the economic viability of rehabilitating government-run refineries. Dangote, whose newly commissioned 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Lagos is set to be the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-considers-selling-government-owned-refineries-following-dangotes-comments/feed/ 0 DAPPMAN Raises Alarm Over Dangote Refinery’s Potential Market Control https://www.theinfostride.com/dappman-raises-alarm-over-dangote-refinerys-potential-market-control/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dappman-raises-alarm-over-dangote-refinerys-potential-market-control/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 21:34:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410261 The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has expressed concerns regarding the potential monopolistic control that the Dangote Refinery could exert over Nigeria’s fuel market once it becomes fully operational. DAPPMAN’s alarm comes as the refinery, with a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, moves closer to meeting Nigeria’s domestic fuel [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dappman-raises-alarm-over-dangote-refinerys-potential-market-control/feed/ 0 FG Issues Stern Warning to Refineries Over Hazardous Waste Disposal https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-stern-warning-to-refineries-over-hazardous-waste-disposal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-stern-warning-to-refineries-over-hazardous-waste-disposal/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:49:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408963 The Federal Government has issued a strong warning to oil refineries and industrial operators across the country regarding improper waste disposal practices. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, delivered the caution during an environmental compliance meeting with industry stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday. Key Points from the Warning: 1. Immediate Compliance Mandate – All refineries [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-stern-warning-to-refineries-over-hazardous-waste-disposal/feed/ 0 If My Refinery Project Failed, I Would’ve Been A Dead Man – Dangote https://www.theinfostride.com/if-my-refinery-project-failed-i-wouldve-been-a-dead-man-dangote/ https://www.theinfostride.com/if-my-refinery-project-failed-i-wouldve-been-a-dead-man-dangote/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:40:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=403433 Popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has come out to say that his $23 billion Dangote Refinery project is the biggest risk of his life. He recently had his say during an exclusive interview with Forbes, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, if the project did not work, he would have definitely been dead, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/if-my-refinery-project-failed-i-wouldve-been-a-dead-man-dangote/feed/ 0 Presidency: Work Progressing on Second Port Harcourt Refinery Plant https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-work-progressing-on-second-port-harcourt-refinery-plant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-work-progressing-on-second-port-harcourt-refinery-plant/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:06:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396847 The Presidency has confirmed that significant progress is being made on the rehabilitation of the second plant at the Port Harcourt Refinery, a critical component of Nigeria’s efforts to revamp its domestic refining capacity. The project, part of a broader plan to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, is expected to bolster the country’s energy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/presidency-work-progressing-on-second-port-harcourt-refinery-plant/feed/ 0 NNPCL Falling Short on Agreed Crude Volumes, Says Dangote Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpcl-falling-short-on-agreed-crude-volumes-says-dangote-refinery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpcl-falling-short-on-agreed-crude-volumes-says-dangote-refinery/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:44:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395547 The Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over the inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to meet agreed crude oil supply volumes, a situation that could hinder the refinery’s operations and planned contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector. This revelation comes as the country anticipates the refinery’s full-scale operation to reduce reliance on imported [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpcl-falling-short-on-agreed-crude-volumes-says-dangote-refinery/feed/ 0 FG Grants Nine New Refinery Licenses to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production Capacity https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-grants-nine-new-refinery-licenses-to-boost-nigerias-oil-production-capacity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-grants-nine-new-refinery-licenses-to-boost-nigerias-oil-production-capacity/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:29:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392365 In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s oil production and refine more petroleum products domestically, the Federal Government has issued nine new refinery licenses to local and international operators. This development aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products, foster local industry growth, and create jobs in an economy that relies heavily on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-grants-nine-new-refinery-licenses-to-boost-nigerias-oil-production-capacity/feed/ 0 My Refinery’s Petrol Will Make Your Vehicles Last Longer – Dangote https://www.theinfostride.com/my-refinerys-petrol-will-make-your-vehicles-last-longer-dangote/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-refinerys-petrol-will-make-your-vehicles-last-longer-dangote/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:20:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388436 The Dangote Refinery has rolled out its first petrol from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. Aliko recently disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos State, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he can assure Nigerians that they are now going to have good petrol and the engines of their vehicles will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-refinerys-petrol-will-make-your-vehicles-last-longer-dangote/feed/ 0 ICYMI: Anti-Dangote refinery comments: Nigerians demand removal of NMDPRA boss https://www.theinfostride.com/icymi-anti-dangote-refinery-comments-nigerians-demand-removal-of-nmdpra-boss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/icymi-anti-dangote-refinery-comments-nigerians-demand-removal-of-nmdpra-boss/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:10:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384985 Nigerians have called out the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, Farouk Ahmed, for saying the diesel produced by the $20bn Dangote refinery is inferior to the ones imported into the country. It appears Ahmed incurred the wrath of Nigerians, who accused him of trying to demarket the refinery owned by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/icymi-anti-dangote-refinery-comments-nigerians-demand-removal-of-nmdpra-boss/feed/ 0 Nigerians Place Their Hopes on Dangote Refinery’s Success https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-place-their-hopes-on-dangote-refinerys-success/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-place-their-hopes-on-dangote-refinerys-success/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:49:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384343 In the deeply religious city of Kano in northern Nigeria, a unique prayer session was held a few months ago. This gathering was organised to seek divine favour for the success of a significant industrial venture – the new Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is set to start producing petrol next month. While it might seem [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-place-their-hopes-on-dangote-refinerys-success/feed/ 0 Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Anticipates Reduction in Fuel Prices https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ifeanyi-ubah-anticipates-reduction-in-fuel-prices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ifeanyi-ubah-anticipates-reduction-in-fuel-prices/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380411 Anambra South Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has suggested that the pump price of petroleum products could see a reduction once Nigeria’s oil refineries start operating at full capacity. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Ubah, who serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Downstream, expressed optimism about the progress being made in revamping the country’s refineries. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ifeanyi-ubah-anticipates-reduction-in-fuel-prices/feed/ 0 Dangote Refinery Sets Sights on 2 Million Barrels of US Oil – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-sets-sights-on-2-million-barrels-of-us-oil-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-sets-sights-on-2-million-barrels-of-us-oil-report/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 20:36:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378158 Nigeria’s newly constructed Dangote refinery in Lagos is making significant strides in its operational plans, as it seeks to purchase millions of barrels of US crude oil over the next year to support its increasing processing rates. According to a report by Bloomberg on Thursday, the refinery has issued a term tender for the acquisition [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-refinery-sets-sights-on-2-million-barrels-of-us-oil-report/feed/ 0 Forex Crisis Poses Threat to Modular Refineries with N25 Billion Daily Crude Input https://www.theinfostride.com/forex-crisis-poses-threat-to-modular-refineries-with-n25-billion-daily-crude-input/ https://www.theinfostride.com/forex-crisis-poses-threat-to-modular-refineries-with-n25-billion-daily-crude-input/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:12:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371970 The ongoing forex crisis in Nigeria is emerging as a significant threat to the operations of modular refineries, potentially impacting their ability to maintain a daily crude input valued at N25 billion. The Infosride delves into the details of the forex challenge faced by modular refineries, the potential consequences for daily crude processing, and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/forex-crisis-poses-threat-to-modular-refineries-with-n25-billion-daily-crude-input/feed/ 0 Abia State’s Modular Refinery Set to Commence Operations by 2025, Says Commissioner https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-states-modular-refinery-set-to-commence-operations-by-2025-says-commissioner/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-states-modular-refinery-set-to-commence-operations-by-2025-says-commissioner/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:37:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367706 The Commissioner for Energy in Abia State has announced that the state’s modular refinery is expected to commence operations by the year 2025. This revelation underscores the state government’s commitment to enhancing the energy sector, fostering economic growth, and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products. The projected timeline for the modular refinery’s commencement aligns with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-states-modular-refinery-set-to-commence-operations-by-2025-says-commissioner/feed/ 0 Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations After Completion of First Phase https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-refinery-resumes-operations-after-completion-of-first-phase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-refinery-resumes-operations-after-completion-of-first-phase/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365052 The Federal Government has announced that the Port Harcourt Refining and Petrochemical Company in Rivers State has commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the revitalization of Nigeria’s refining capacity. According to the government, the facility began operations on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, after the successful completion of the first phase of work at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/port-harcourt-refinery-resumes-operations-after-completion-of-first-phase/feed/ 0 Kaduna Refinery Set to Restart Operations by Late 2024 – Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-refinery-set-to-restart-operations-by-late-2024-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-refinery-set-to-restart-operations-by-late-2024-minister/#respond Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:14:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358654 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has provided an optimistic update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC). He announced that the refinery is on track to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2024. This announcement was made during an inspection tour of the Kaduna [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-refinery-set-to-restart-operations-by-late-2024-minister/feed/ 0 OPEC Foresees Nigeria’s Near-Future with Modular Refineries https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-foresees-nigerias-near-future-with-modular-refineries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-foresees-nigerias-near-future-with-modular-refineries/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:18:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357349 The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has offered a promising outlook for Nigeria’s oil sector, projecting the establishment of small modular refineries in the medium term. These refineries are expected to have a daily processing capacity of 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) each, further contributing to the nation’s refining capacity. This optimistic projection was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-foresees-nigerias-near-future-with-modular-refineries/feed/ 0 OPEC Predicts Potential Long-Term Refinery Shutdowns in Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-predicts-potential-long-term-refinery-shutdowns-in-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-predicts-potential-long-term-refinery-shutdowns-in-africa/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:28:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356917 The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has released its World Oil Outlook, and one of the notable revelations from this report is the anticipation of long-term refinery closures in Africa. This development carries significant implications for the region’s oil and energy sector. OPEC’s report, launched in Saudi Arabia on October 9, paints a complex [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-predicts-potential-long-term-refinery-shutdowns-in-africa/feed/ 0 Fluenta’s Technology Supports Nigeria’s Initiatives To Reduce Flare Gas Emissions https://www.theinfostride.com/fluentas-technology-supports-nigerias-initiatives-to-reduce-flare-gas-emissions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fluentas-technology-supports-nigerias-initiatives-to-reduce-flare-gas-emissions/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:46:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355993 The Nigerian authorities are leading the charge in the control and regulation of flaring gas, looking towards eliminating the need for routine flaring over the next few years. A key component in that challenge is accurate measurement. Fluenta, the global leader in ultrasonic sensing technology for the measurement of flare gas, has completed work on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fluentas-technology-supports-nigerias-initiatives-to-reduce-flare-gas-emissions/feed/ 0 Nigeria needs to invest about $3.09 billion in refinery projects – Mele kyari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-needs-to-invest-about-3-09-billion-in-refinery-projects-mele-kyari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-needs-to-invest-about-3-09-billion-in-refinery-projects-mele-kyari/#respond Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:42:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311654 The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, who disclosed this at the 15th Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Week, said Nigeria’s petroleum product demand would grow to 17.3 million metric tons by 2025, up from the 15.1 million MT in 2020. He said investment opportunities worth nearly $3.097 billion [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-needs-to-invest-about-3-09-billion-in-refinery-projects-mele-kyari/feed/ 0 Refinery Rehabilitation: We can vouch for Buhari, Sylva, says Niger Delta Leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/refinery-rehabilitation-we-can-vouch-for-buhari-sylva-says-niger-delta-leaders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/refinery-rehabilitation-we-can-vouch-for-buhari-sylva-says-niger-delta-leaders/#respond Fri, 21 May 2021 11:54:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294238 Niger Delta leaders yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State stated they had no reason to doubt that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva over the completion of the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The leaders said they knew President Muhammadu Buhari and Timipre Sylva well enough to believe them whenever they [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/refinery-rehabilitation-we-can-vouch-for-buhari-sylva-says-niger-delta-leaders/feed/ 0 President Muhammadu Buhari Commissions WalterSmith Refinery In Imo State https://www.theinfostride.com/president-muhammadu-buhari-commissions-waltersmith-refinery-in-imo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-muhammadu-buhari-commissions-waltersmith-refinery-in-imo-state/#respond Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:08:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275589 President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the 5000 Barrels Per Day WalterSmith Modular Refinery and convened the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 45000bpd Refinery at Imo State, today. The General Managing Director, Mallam Kyari was present at the commissioning ceremony of the 5,000 BPD modular refinery and groundbreaking of 45,000 BPD in Imo State. Mallam Kyari addressed the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-muhammadu-buhari-commissions-waltersmith-refinery-in-imo-state/feed/ 0 Nigerian Government urges Dangote to Complete Refinery Before 2019 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-urges-dangote-to-complete-refinery-before-2019/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:49:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176314 The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on Dangote to complete its refinery before 2019. The call was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, who visited the Dangote Oil Refinery site at Lekki Free Trade Zone, in Lagos, said the government is ready to play its part as a [...]

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]]> Aliko Dangote Must Finish His Refinery Before 2019 – Ibe Kachikwu https://www.theinfostride.com/aliko-dangote-must-finish-his-refinery-before-2019-ibe-kachikwu/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:55:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176266 The Federal Government has urged billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote to complete his refinery before next two years. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu said while inspecting ongoing work at the Dangote refinery in Lekki, Laogs state. Kachikwu also promised that the government will do everything in their capability to make sure [...]

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]]> NNPC Seeks To Build Refinery In Akwa Ibom https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-seeks-to-build-refinery-in-akwa-ibom/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:20:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169192 An Indonesian firm, PT Intim Perkasa Nigeria Ltd, a subsidiary of PT Intim Perkasa, Indonesia, on Wednesday indicated its interest to build a refinery in Nigeria. Mr Adi Hartadi, the Head of Investor Relations of the firm gave the indication at a business meeting with the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [...]

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]]> Invest In Education Not Dangote’s Refinery – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/invest-in-education-not-dangotes-refinery-seun-kuti/ Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:24:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156600 Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti has started another campaign against the government. According to him, it’s time for the Federal Government to invest in tertiary education rather that private refineries. In a series of tweets, Seun Kuti is calling for a resistance from the populace.

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]]> I Will Set Up Refinery In Ondo State – Rotimi Akeredolu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-set-up-refinery-in-ondo-state-rotimi-akeredolu/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:01:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148711 The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu has promised to set up a refinery in Ondo state, if he becomes Governor. Akeredolu also slammed the state Governor, Olusegun Mimiko for losing the Dangote refinery to Lagos state. According to Vanguard, he said “I can assure you, we will get refinery back to Ondo [...]

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]]> Fuel Scarcity: Port Harcourt Refinery Ready To Resume Production This Week https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-scarcity-port-harcourt-refinery-ready-to-resume-production-this-week/ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:38:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109791 Amid lingering fuel scarcity across the country, the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Limited will this week activate all its process in a bid to ameliorate the problem. This development was sequel to the successful completion of repair work at the PHRC crude distillation unit, where one of the columns collapsed last month and forced [...]

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