reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported PMS.
In December 2025, the refinery projected it could supply up to 50 million litres of PMS daily between December 2025 and January 2026.
Management has optimized its Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit production block, stabilizing steady-state operations.
A 72-hour performance test run is underway with technology licensor UOP to validate operational efficiency and confirm compliance with global standards.
The refinery’s capacity milestones are considered a key factor in strengthening Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.
What you should know
Prominent investor Femi Otedola recently projected the naira could strengthen to below N1,000 per dollar before year-end, citing reduced import demand and the refinery’s operational milestone.
The refinery’s latest production figures indicate Nigeria is moving closer to achieving its domestic supply targets.
NMDPRA earlier reported that Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption surged to 63.7 million litres per day (ml/d) in December 2025
