Introduction.
Dangote Refinery has begun exporting aviation fuel to European markets, marking a major milestone for West Africa’s role in global energy supply chains. The Lagos-based refinery currently operates at 650,000 barrels per day, with plans to expand to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, and has already exported 12 cargoes totaling 456,000 tonnes of refined products, including aviation fuel, to countries such as the UK, Ghana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, and Togo. This move comes amid disruptions in Middle Eastern supply routes, which historically account for around 40% of European jet fuel, and has led to benchmark prices doubling to $1,744 per tonne. The refinery’s modern infrastructure, strategic Atlantic location, and production flexibility position it as a reliable alternative for European buyers, supporting long-term diversification and resilience in aviation fuel supply chains.
Conferences/Events/Exhibitions
The African MRO Conference 2026 was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from March 29–31, 2026, under the theme “Building Africa’s Sustainable MRO Ecosystem,” bringing together over 450 delegates from more than 50 countries, including airline executives,…
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