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Edo Refinery in Nigeria to Complete Major Expansion, Expects First Cargo by May 2025

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  • Expansion to boost capacity from 6,000 to 80,000 barrels per day
  • Nigeria’s refining landscape shifts with increasing private-sector capacity

 Abuja, Nigeria – Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company in Nigeria plans to complete its 80,000 barrels per day (bpd) expansion next year, with the first shipment from the expanded plant expected in May 2025. This marks a significant capacity boost for the Benin City-based refinery, which originally operated as a modular facility processing 6,000 bpd.

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