The clarification followed a report by Sahara Reporters which claimed that the refinery imported 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol with a sulphur content of 690 parts per million aboard the vessel MT Clearocean Mary from the United Kingdom, scheduled to arrive at its offshore facility on October 9.
In a statement issued on Friday, the refinery explained that the cargo in question was not finished petrol but an intermediate feedstock— a raw material used in refining processes to produce high-quality fuels that meet stringent standards.
“The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol,” the statement read. “The feedstock will be fully refined in our processing units to meet both Nigerian and international quality standards.”
The refinery, which operates within a Free Trade Zone, emphasized that it produces and markets only fuels that meet all regulatory specifications, both locally and abroad. It also noted that its export products are already being shipped to markets in the United States and Europe.
According to the company, every imported feedstock is accompanied by quality certificates, which are transparently shared with regulators to ensure compliance.
“We are also willing to make these documents available to the public in the interest of full transparency and accountability,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to Nigeria’s energy independence, the refinery said it remains focused on maintaining global best practices while delivering cleaner, high-quality fuels for both domestic consumption and export markets.