Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s refining sector and positioning the facility as one of the world’s largest single-train refineries operating at full capacity.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the company said the achievement followed the successful optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block, strengthening steady-state operations at the facility.

The refinery also announced the commencement of an intensive 72-hour performance test run in collaboration with its technology licensor, UOP, to validate operational efficiency and ensure all key parameters meet international standards.

Speaking on the development, Chief Executive Officer David Bird said the strong performance of the CDU and MS Block reflects the plant’s advanced engineering and operational resilience.

“Our teams have demonstrated exceptional precision and expertise in stabilising both the CDU and MS Block, and we are pleased to see them functioning at optimal efficiency,” Bird said.

He explained that the performance testing phase would validate the entire plant under real operating conditions, adding that the refinery remains on track to deliver consistent, world-class output.

“This milestone underscores the strength, reliability, and engineering quality that define our operations. We remain committed to producing high-quality refined products that will transform Nigeria’s energy landscape, eliminate import dependence, and position the nation as a net exporter of petroleum products,” he added.

According to Bird, the CDU and MS Block — which include the naphtha hydrotreater, isomerisation unit, and reformer unit — are now operating steadily at full nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. He noted that remaining processing units will begin their performance test runs in Phase Two, scheduled for next week.

The refinery also disclosed that it supplied between 45 and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily during the recent festive period. With the full restoration of the CDU and MS Block, it said it can now deliver up to 75 million litres of PMS daily to the domestic market when required.