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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun constructing a second crude processing unit to boost capacity by 700,000 bpdThe expansion aims to transform Nigeria into a key fuel-exporting nation amid rising global competitionBillionaire Dangote’s ambitions extend beyond Africa, with plans for new refining projects in East Africa
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The massive industrial complex that changed Nigeria’s fuel market is preparing for another historic leap.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially commenced construction of a second crude processing unit that will add another 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) to its refining capacity, pushing the facility closer to becoming one of the largest refining hubs on the planet.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery makes history, breaks ground on second crude processing unit. Credit: Bloomberg/ContributorSource: Facebook
Once completed, the expansion will raise the refinery’s total processing strength to about 1.4 million barrels daily, a figure
