The Dangote Refinery has launched a pilot program for the sale of 600 million liters of product to 20 depot owners.
Following a series of discussions between the refinery’s management and major downstream operators, this step aims to create an organized supply framework. The goal is to enhance market stability and make logistics more efficient.
Under the revised plan, each of the 20 depot owners is set to collect 30 million liters between October 10 and October 31. The products will be exclusively picked up from the refinery’s truck loading area and marine terminals.
During the pilot stage, only accredited partners will have access to streamline product movement tracking and to minimize the complexity of handling processes.
Industry representatives have indicated that the refinery has established its gantry price at ₦877 per litre. This price accounts for the revised distribution costs and the regulated sales framework.
The companies involved in the pilot program are NNPCL Retail, A.Y.M. Shafa, A.A. Rano, Salbas Energy, Northwest Petroleum, Rainoil, Ardova, Optima Energy, Masters Energy, Bovas Group, Dan Marna Petroleum, NIPCO Plc, Pinnacle Oil and Gas, Heyden Petroleum, Sunbeth Global Concepts, Mainland Oil and Gas, NEPAL Oil and Gas Services, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, Conoil Plc, and TotalEnergies.
The program exclusively includes Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and is designed to act as a prototype for a comprehensive commercial launch.