Dangote Refinery will reduce import of high-sulphur fuels,

The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) said the new Dangote refinery would reduce imports of high-sulfur fuel into Africa and enable the continent to address foreign exchange vulnerability.

Congratulating the business tycoon, Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Group for the successful commissioning of the world-class 650,000 barrel per day refinery, ARDA said the development continued in the right direction.

President of ARDA and Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority of Ghana, Dr. Mustafa Abdul-Hamid said in a release that the association continues to work with the African Union Commission (AUC) to harmonize fuel specifications across the region, Dangote The refinery was designed to produce cleaner AFRI-6 (10 ppm sulfur) fuel.

Abdul-Hamid said the refinery was a game-changer for Africa’s clean fuel journey as its start-up would reduce high-sulfur fuel imports to the continent while meeting climate commitments and mitigating public health challenges.

This strategic move by the Dangote Group will also ensure Africa’s energy security, even as it meets the continent’s growing energy needs while reducing foreign exchange spent on importing petroleum products, providing jobs and amid global pressure Promote a strong market for African crude oil. fossil fuels,” he said.