Dangote ramp-up slashes WAF product imports, reshapes clean tanker routes: analysts

The ramp-up of Nigeria’s 650,000 b/d refinery has cut imports of clean products to West Africa and is redirecting tanker flows around the region, according to analysts. West African imports of clean refined products fell to 765,000 b/d in May from 997,000 b/d in April, a 23% decline, S&P Global Commodities at Sea data showed June 10. Analysts at shipping association BIMCO reported a higherThe ramp-up of Nigeria’s 650,000 b/d refinery has cut imports of clean products to West Africa and is redirecting tanker flows around the region, according to analysts. West African imports of clean refined products fell to 765,000 b/d in May from 997,000 b/d in April, a 23% decline, S&P Global Commodities at Sea data showed June 10. Analysts at shipping association BIMCO reported a higherRead More