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  • Who runs crude oil refinery in Nigeria?
  • In Nigeria, it is the federal government that runs crude oil refinery, but in recent time, private investors have been issued licenses to come into the industry hence giving room to those who are interested in the oil and gas industry to come in.
  • Why did Nigeria start building refineries and petrochemical plants?
  • With the beginning of oil production in Nigeria, the federal government of Nigeria started building refineries and petrochemical plants with aim of making the country’s upstream and downstream sectors viable and independent. In Nigeria today, there is still clamor for more funtional and viable refineries and petrochemical plants.
  • What are the private refineries in Nigeria?
  • Below is the list of private refineries in Nigeria. Dangote Group, one of Nigerian’s biggest business conglomerate is constructing the biggest refinery in Nigeria. The refinery is located in Nigeria commercial city of Lagos and has refining capacity of 650,000 bpd refining capacity.
  • Which refinery in Nigeria will start operation in 2023?
  • Dangote refinery is billed to be ready late 2023 and is expected to start operation in 2023. It is the biggest and largest refinery in Nigeria, as well as one of the private refineries in Nigeria. Ogbele refinery is another private refinery in Nigeria licenced by government.
  • What is the biggest refinery in Nigeria?
  • Dangote Group, one of Nigerian’s biggest business conglomerate is constructing the biggest refinery in Nigeria. The refinery is located in Nigeria commercial city of Lagos and has refining capacity of 650,000 bpd refining capacity. Dangote refinery is billed to be ready late 2023 and is expected to start operation in 2023.
  • How many refineries are there in Nigeria?
  • Till date all government refineries in Nigeria has remained dormant and less productive. Currently, there are six (6) refineries in Nigeria. These Nigeria refineries consist of government owned refineries and private owned refineries in Nigeria. Majority of refineries in Nigeria are owned by federal government of Nigeria.