Crude oil deliveries from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to Dangote Oil and Gas Company Limited increased notably in April 2026, with total shipments exceeding 1.03 million metric tonnes during the month.
Shipping records indicate the volume, equivalent to about 6.8 million barrels, was delivered through eight cargoes handled by NNPC’s trading arm. This reinforces the company’s key role in supplying feedstock to the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery.
The crude was sourced from major Nigerian streams including Anyala, Bonga, Odudu, Forcados, Qua Iboe, and Utapate. Deliveries were made through the refinery’s offshore Single Point Mooring systems. Of the eight cargoes recorded, five have been fully discharged, while three are still awaiting berthing or completion.
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Industry observers say the figures show a consistent supply effort, although still below the refinery’s estimated demand of about 19 cargoes per month. This gap continues to raise concerns about supply adequacy.
In addition to crude inflows, the refinery also received shipments of refined petroleum products and blending components from international markets to support production.
Located in Lekki, the refinery is expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel by refining domestic crude into petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.
Recent reports also show increased supply momentum compared to earlier months, indicating improving collaboration between both firms.
