Full list: Nigeria's refineries, their capacities and current status
By Aboki Forex —
Nigeria currently has more than 10 oil refinery facilities spread across different regions, from large NNPC plants to smaller modular operations. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos remains the biggest at 650,000 barrels per day, while the smallest plants on the list run at about 1,000bpd.
The status of each plant comes from the OPEC Annual Statistical Bulletin 2026, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) June 2026 Fact Sheet and company research. Several NNPC refineries have completed rehabilitation investments but are still not producing at full, consistent capacity.
The big plants: Dangote, Port Harcourt and Warri
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos State has a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. It is currently operational and is Nigeria's largest refinery by capacity.
The new Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State, operated by NNPC, has a capacity of 150,000bpd. The facility is operating inconsistently, while rehabilitation work remains ongoing.
The Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals in Delta State has a capacity of 125,000bpd. Its rehabilitation investment has been completed, and the refinery is currently going through the process of restarting operations.
The old Port Harcourt Refinery, also in Rivers State, has a capacity of 60,000bpd. The rehabilitation investment for the facility has been completed.
Kaduna, BUA and the projects still under construction
The Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals in Kaduna State has completed its rehabilitation, and NNPC is now seeking equity partners for the facility.
The BUA Refinery in Akwa Ibom State is still under construction. The project is expected to add new refining capacity to Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector when completed.
In Bayelsa State, the Azikel Petroleum refinery has a capacity of 12,000bpd and is currently under construction.
Modular refineries already producing
The Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) facility in Delta State has a capacity of 33,000bpd and is currently operating.
The Aradel Refinery, formerly known as Niger Delta Refinery, is located in Rivers State with a capacity of 11,000bpd. It is operating as a modular refinery.
The Waltersmith Refinery in Imo State has a capacity of 5,000bpd and is also operating as a modular refinery.
The OMSA, Pillar and Astek (OPAC) facilities in Delta State have a combined capacity of 10,000bpd. They are operating as modular refineries.
The Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals in Edo State has a capacity of 1,000bpd and is currently operating.
Nigeria's cost of importing petrol has climbed to N1,420 per litre, reflecting the international product price, shipping, insurance and related charges. That figure sits N70 above Dangote Petroleum Refinery's current gantry price of N1,350 per litre.