The Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, has commenced test runs for the production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This significant development was reported by Reuters, citing a note from industry monitor IIR Energy.
The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is anticipated to begin full operations and the rollout of petrol by mid-September, following multiple delays. The $20 billion facility, built by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has so far only produced diesel and other distilled fuels.

Earlier in the year, Dangote had announced that petrol deliveries from the refinery would start in May, but the timeline was pushed back due to issues related to crude oil supply. Subsequent rollout dates in July and August were also missed.

IIR Energy cautioned that additional delays could still occur, stating, “It is possible that there could be further extensions.”

Once fully operational, the Dangote Refinery is poised to transform the long-standing fuel trade from Europe to Africa, significantly reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined products.