After Saudi Shipment In February, Aliko Dangote's Refinery Sends Jet Fuel To The U.s.
Dangote Oil Refinery shipped over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the U.S. in March, strengthening its global energy footprint.
The refinerys growing output has cut Nigerias reliance on imported fuel to an eight-year low, reshaping the countrys energy sector.
Nigerias policy shift on crude sales is raising costs for refiners, forcing Dangote to adjust fuel pricing amid rising operational expenses.
More than a month after shipping its first batch of aviation fuel to Saudi Arabia, the Dangote Oil Refinery has made another big movesupplying over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the United States in March alone. The multibillion-dollar facility, owned by Africas richest man, Aliko Dangote, is rapidly expanding its footprint in global energy markets.
According to ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying around 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel have already arrived at U.S. ports this month. Another vessel, the Hafnia Andromeda, is set to dock at the Everglades terminal on March 29 with about 348,000 barrels.
This is another milestone for the refinery, which recently exported around 130 million liters of jet fuel to Saudi Arabia . Having already challenged European refiners on petrol exports, Dangotes growing presence in the U.S. jet fuel market could push prices to a two-year high while helping airlines manage costs ahead of the busy summer travel season, analysts say.
Nigerias fuel Imports hit eight-year lowSince starting operations last year, the 20 billion refinery has reshaped Nigerias energy sector. By cutting the countrys dependence on imported fuel, it has forced European refiners to find new markets while positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of refined products like jet fuel, naphtha, and fuel oil.
Production has steadily increased. By mid-2024, the refinery was processing 350,000 barrels per day b/d. That figure rose to 500,000 b/d in January 2025 and is expected to reach full capacity of 650,000 b/d next monthmaking it the seventh-largest refinery in the world.