The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has requested a fresh report from Dangote refinery to confirm the sulphur content of its diesel. This move comes after the company denied allegations of producing inferior fuel, sparking a heated debate on the quality of fuel produced by the refinery and imported fuel.
According to NMDPRA spokesman George Ene-Ita, the agency has engineers and scientists embedded in the refinery, and their report will be released on Monday. The agency had previously alleged that Dangote's diesel contains high sulphur content, which the company has disputed.
The refinery has been selling diesel and aviation fuel in Nigeria for months but has not yet been licensed by NMDPRA, according to the agency's Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed.
Ahmed warned that relying heavily on the Dangote refinery for fuel supply could compromise Nigeria's energy security.
The company has challenged NMDPRA to compare the quality of its refined products with those imported, advocating for an impartial assessment. Dangote claimed its diesel has a sulphur content of 87.6 ppm, while imported diesel exceeds 1,800 ppm and 2,000 ppm.
The Federal Government's demand for a fresh report aims to resolve the dispute and ensure Nigerians have access to high-quality fuel
The outcome of the investigation and the report's findings will be crucial in determining the next steps in this ongoing saga.
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