NNPC says talks underway for new naira-priced oil contract with Dangote refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has said discussions are ongoing towards a new contract for the supply of crude oil
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has said discussions are ongoing towards a new contract for the supply of crude oil in naira to Dangote refinery following the expiration of the first deal.
The NNPC said on Monday that it has d noted recent reports circulating on social media regarding the “alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between NNPC Ltd. and Dangote Refinery”.
It said: “To clarify, the contract for the sale of crude oil in Naira was structured as a six-month agreement, subject to availability, and expires at the end of March 2025. Discussions are currently ongoing towards emplacing a new contract.
“Under this arrangement, NNPC Ltd. has made over 48 million barrels of crude oil available to Dangote Refinery since October 2024. In aggregate, NNPC Ltd. has made over 84 million barrels of crude oil available to the Refinery since its commencement of operations in 2023.
“NNPC Limited remains committed to supplying crude oil for local refining based on mutually agreed terms and conditions.”
