The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited's trading arm significantly increased crude oil deliveries to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company Limited in April 2026, supplying over 1.03 million metric tonnes during the month. According to tanker movement data, the shipments, equivalent to approximately 6.8 million barrels, were delivered through eight cargoes managed by NNPC Trading.
These deliveries underscore NNPC's critical role as a key supplier to the 650,000-barrels-per-day Dangote refinery. The crude supplies were sourced from several Nigerian streams, including Anyala, Bonga, Odudu, Forcados, Qua Iboe, and Utapate. The cargoes were routed through the refinery's Single Point Mooring systems, designated SPM-C1 and SPM-C2.
Breakdown of Completed and Pending Shipments
Out of the eight shipments, five had been fully discharged as of the review period, while three others were still awaiting berthing or completion. Completed deliveries included: Sonangol Kalandula delivering 123,000 metric tonnes from Anyala on April 5; Advantage Spring with 128,190 metric tonnes from Bonga; Barbarosa supplying 125,000 metric tonnes from Odudu; Sonangol Njinga Mban with 129,089 metric tonnes from Bonga; and Nordic Tellus transporting 139,066 metric tonnes from Forcados.
Three cargoes remained in progress: Advantage Sun carrying 142,327 metric tonnes from Bonga, along with additional shipments from Utapate and Qua Iboe still awaiting discharge.
Dangote Refinery Imports Fuel Components
Beyond crude supply, the Dangote refinery also received several shipments of refined products and blending components from international markets. These included deliveries of blendstock gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and naphtha from countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Norway, and the Netherlands. Some shipments have already been discharged, while others are pending arrival or berthing.
Additional Crude Inflows from Global and Local Sources
Further analysis showed that the refinery also received crude cargoes from international and domestic traders during the period. Supplies from the United States, Cameroon, and Nigeria contributed significantly to overall feedstock volumes. Domestic shipments from fields such as Ugo Ocha and Escravos also added to the crude intake, highlighting a mix of local and foreign supply sources.
The increase in deliveries comes despite earlier concerns raised by the refinery over insufficient supply, with an estimated requirement of about 19 cargoes monthly. It also follows reports that Nigeria imported 55.39 million barrels of petroleum products in January and February 2026. Industry observers described the April deliveries as a strong indication of sustained supply support from NNPC Trading.
Dangote Refinery Threatens Full Export
Earlier reports indicated that the Dangote Refinery had threatened to fully supply the international market and deny Nigerians fuel if authorities continue to grant import licences to importers. Sources within the mega refinery disclosed that management is considering exporting all petroleum products in response to the continued issuance of petrol import licences, despite official claims to the contrary. Experts argued that reduced local supply may lead to fuel shortages, long queues at filling stations, and renewed upward pressure on pump prices, reversing recent stability in the downstream sector.
