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Africa's largest oil producer intends to beat countries like the US and Iran with the world's ...

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31 July 2026

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Fusion42 · 31 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nigeria plans to increase its refining capacity to 2.64 million barrels per day by 2030 through 24 new refineries, aiming to surpass the US and Iran in refinery projects and become a major exporter of refined petroleum products in Africa.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must reposition your business to leverage Nigeria's surge in refining capacity and emerging role as a net fuel exporter. Local fuel suppliers and downstream traders must act quickly to engage better with modular refinery developments and shifting export flows.

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