Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals remained Europe’s largest supplier of imported jet fuel for the second consecutive month in July, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the continent’s aviation fuel imports.
The development is based on the latest European import data compiled by global commodities intelligence firm Kpler and reported by Arise News.
The 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery exported more than 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe during July, further strengthening its position in the global aviation fuel market and Nigeria’s growing role as an exporter of refined petroleum products.
What the data shows
Europe imported approximately 2.06 million tonnes of jet fuel in July, with Dangote Refinery accounting for about 20% of total imports, ahead of suppliers from the United States and the Middle East.
The refinery first became Europe’s largest imported aviation fuel supplier in June after shipping a record 466,000 tonnes of jet fuel to the continent.
Although July exports were lower than the June record, Dangote Refinery retained its position as the continent’s leading supplier for a second consecutive month.
The sustained export volumes highlight the refinery’s growing ability to compete in one of the world’s most demanding aviation fuel markets, particularly as its jet fuel reportedly meets the stringent quality requirements of European markets.
The development also represents a significant shift in Nigeria’s position within the global petroleum market, as the country increasingly moves from exporting crude oil toward supplying international markets with refined petroleum products.
