Dangote refinery has begun producing Euro 5 standard diesel, with plans to reduce the sulphur content of its gasoline by the end of February, Argus Media reported, citing sources familiar with the development.
Euro 5 is a European emissions standard that sets limits on pollutants in diesel fuel, particularly sulphur.
It represents a significant reduction in sulphur content compared to previous standards, making it a cleaner and more environmentally friendly option for diesel engines. Under Euro 5, sulphur levels in diesel are typically capped at 10 parts per million (ppm).
A source confirmed to Argus that since December, the refinery has been producing diesel with sulphur levels below 10ppm, aligning with its target of lowering emissions before the year-end.
The source added that the sulphur content of the diesel has ranged between 2ppm and 3ppm, significantly lower than the previous 10ppm.
Additionally, the refinery is expected to begin producing 10ppm gasoline by the end of the month, ensuring that its road fuels comply with Euro-5 emission standards.
At present, the refinery produces 50ppm gasoline, according to market participants.
Meanwhile, Edwin Devakumar, the vice president of the refinery recently revealed that the facility is on track to reach full operational capacity within a month, stating that it had already hit 85 per cent of its capacity at the end of January.
