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Oyedele: Nigeria can't meet Dangote refinery's 700,000 bpd crude needs
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nigeria currently lacks sufficient crude oil production to meet the 700,000 barrels per day demand of the Dangote refinery, with ongoing government efforts to curb oil theft and renegotiate contracts to increase supply. The government also faces challenges from depleted free crude reserves and petrol subsidies, impacting the ability to allocate crude to local refining.
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You face a supply gap in Nigerian crude oil that limits the use of major local refinery projects like Dangote's, signalling a need to explore alternative crude sources or diversify inputs quickly. Capitalise on government reforms easing oil theft and contract terms to position your supply chain before domestic crude availability recovers.
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