NNPC Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery Surges Past 1 Billion Barrels in April 2026

Crude oil supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) surged significantly in April 2026, with over 1.03 million metric tonnes of crude—about 6.8 million barrels—delivered to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company. The shipments, which exceeded 1.08 billion litres, highlight the growing scale of supply coordination between the state oil firm and Africa’s largest refinery.

According to vessel tracking data reviewed from tanker movements, NNPC Trading executed eight crude cargo deliveries during the month. These supplies, drawn from key Nigerian oil fields such as Bonga, Forcados, Qua Iboe, Odudu, Utapate, and Anyala, were delivered through the Dangote Refinery’s offshore Single Point Mooring systems. Five of the cargoes have already been discharged, while three are still being processed or awaiting berthing.

The shipments reflect a steady flow of crude into the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, which has continued to scale operations despite earlier concerns about supply gaps. Industry records show that the refinery requires about 19 cargoes monthly to run optimally, making NNPC’s contribution a critical part of its feedstock chain.

Beyond crude, the refinery also received multiple shipments of refined petroleum products and blending components from international suppliers during the period. These included gasoline blendstock from the United Kingdom, Premium Motor Spirit from France and Norway, and naphtha from Rotterdam, alongside additional cargoes expected from Belgium and Singapore.

The Dangote Refinery, located in Lekki, Lagos, remains central to Nigeria’s push for fuel self-sufficiency. While NNPC continues to play a dominant role in crude supply under evolving commercial terms, the refinery is increasingly becoming a hub for both domestic and international fuel flows—an indication of Nigeria’s shifting position in global energy logistics and regional fuel integration.

source: punch