Aviation fuels supplied to Ghana by Vitol from Dangote Refinery, Nigeria

0 Darko D. David December 23, 2024

Vitol, a major player in international oil trading, has successfully delivered a shipment of aviation fuel from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to a Bulk Import, Distribution, and Export Company (BIDEC) in Ghana.

This transaction highlights the growing significance of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery as a key provider of refined petroleum products throughout West Africa.

The development not only boosts regional energy trade but also helps meet the increasing demand for aviation fuel to support Ghana’s expanding aviation industry, driven by rising air travel.

This milestone strengthens regional cooperation and further establishes Africa’s largest refinery as a transformative force in the continent’s energy supply chain.

Sources close to the matter note that the consignment was recently received, and this could be the first official delivery to a Ghanaian BIDEC. However, there is a possibility that some Dangote products may have already entered the Ghanaian market, though this remains unconfirmed due to a lack of data.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with a daily crude oil processing capacity of 650,000 barrels, is regarded as a strategic asset that could help reduce Africa’s dependence on imported petroleum products.