Dangote Petroleum Refinery has maintained its position as Europe’s largest supplier of imported jet fuel for the second consecutive month, ahead of the United States, further strengthening its presence in the global energy market.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the refinery said the achievement highlights its growing role as a reliable supplier of premium aviation fuel to international markets.
According to data from global commodities intelligence firm Kpler, Europe imported more than 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel from the Dangote Refinery in July, representing about 20 per cent of the continent’s total jet fuel imports for the month.
The refinery had also led Europe’s jet fuel imports in June, when it exported a record 466,000 tonnes and overtook the United States for the first time.
Dangote Refinery said the consistent performance demonstrates its ability to meet the strict quality standards required by one of the world’s most demanding aviation fuel markets.
Europe imported about 2.06 million tonnes of jet fuel in July, with the Nigerian refinery supplying the largest share, ahead of traditional exporters from the United States and the Middle East.
The company attributed its success to its strategic location on Nigeria’s Atlantic coast, modern refining technology, large production capacity and efficient export infrastructure, all of which have helped it become an increasingly important source of aviation fuel for Europe.
The refinery also noted that rising production has supported its growing export volumes.
Jet fuel shipments from the Lekki export terminal reached a record 550,000 tonnes in June, while crude oil deliveries to the refinery climbed to an all-time high of 660,000 barrels per day, providing enough feedstock to sustain higher exports of refined petroleum products.
Dangote Refinery said changes in global energy supply chains also contributed to the increased demand for its products.
Although Europe continued to receive smaller volumes of jet fuel from countries such as Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and broader geopolitical tensions encouraged buyers to diversify their supply sources.
As a result, the refinery said it has positioned itself as a dependable and competitive supplier, further boosting Nigeria’s role in the global trade of refined petroleum products.
The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, David Bird, said the company has continued to expand exports beyond aviation fuel, supplying diesel, petrol and other refined petroleum products to customers across Europe, Africa and other international markets.
According to him, the refinery’s growing export footprint is helping to strengthen Nigeria’s position as a net exporter of high-value refined petroleum products.
