Three modular refineries now producing 648,000 litres of diesel daily in Nigeria

Nigeria's diesel market is shifting. Three modular refineries are now supplying a combined 648,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) daily. They are emerging as new competitors to larger players, including Dangote Refinery.

This is according to performance data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reviewed by Petroleumprice.ng. The data covers May 2026.

Edo Refinery leads in efficiency

Edo Refinery posted the highest capacity utilisation rate at 91.66 per cent. It produced an average of 80,000 litres of diesel daily. All of its output went to the domestic market. This made it the most efficiently utilised modular refinery in Nigeria for the period.

Aradel Refinery is biggest producer

Aradel Refinery operated at 62.94 per cent capacity utilisation. It produced about 341,000 litres of diesel per day. Of that, 326,000 litres were sold within Nigeria. This makes Aradel the single largest contributor to local diesel supply among modular refineries.

Waltersmith Refinery also strong

Waltersmith Refinery operated at 65.31 per cent capacity utilisation. It produced about 296,000 litres of diesel daily. Some 242,000 litres were supplied to the Nigerian market. This reinforces its role as one of the country's most reliable modular refining operators.

The performance shows the modular sector's potential to reduce Nigeria's reliance on imported diesel, despite shutdowns at some other refineries.