The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have applauded Dangote Petroleum Refinery for its application of world-class technology in the construction of the 650,000 barrels per day refinery project.
The two associations, whose leaders were on a tour of the petroleum refinery project recently, expressed the belief that the refining facility is capable of redefining Nigeria’s domestic fuels production.
They also said that completion of the gigantic project will secure the future of young engineers in Nigeria and put them at par with their counterparts in the global oil and gas industry.
Speaking after the tour of the refinery and petrochemical projects, National Chairman of SPE, Prof. Olalekan Olafuyi, disclosed that the visit was necessitated by the need for members to see the reality of the massive project.
Olafuyi said, “much has been heard and written regarding the refinery. Coming here has given us the opportunity to see the level of construction works, application of world class technology and massive equipment which are new to the Nigerian downstream oil and gas industry.
Speaking also at the event, Director of Planning Research & Statistics, NCDMB, Patrick Obah stated that the Dangote refinery which is Africa’s biggest oil refinery and the world’s largest single-train facility is contributing to the implementation of the Nigerian Content Policy through its engagement of Nigerian engineers.
Managing Director, Dangote Industries Free Zone Development Company (DIFZDC), Yinka Akande, said that Dangote Refinery has continued to provide employment for Nigerians.
L-R: Secretary of The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) / Chairperson Lagos Section of SPE, Fanyama Okoli; Chairman of The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Prof. Olalekan Olafuyi; AGM Training, Development & Stakeholders Relationship Management, Dangote Oil Refinery Company Limited, Dr. Ebele Oputa; Director of Planning Research & Statistics, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board, Patrick Obah, during the visit
L-R: AGM Training, Development & Stakeholders Relationship Management, Dangote Oil Refinery Company Limited, Dr. Ebele Oputa; Chairman of The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Prof. Olalekan Olafuyi; Director of Planning Research & Statistics, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board, Patrick Obah, and Managing Director, Dangote Industries Free Zone Development Company (DIFZDC) Yinka Akande (right) during the visit
Cross section of the delegates and Dangote staff
