In anticipation of the official start of its fuel distribution program on August 15, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals said that it has already started receiving 4,000 vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas.  

The project intends to improve supply efficiency and reduce logistics costs in order to revolutionize Nigeria's fuel distribution system, the business said in a statement on Sunday.  

The anticipated capital investment for the fleet, which is being imported through Apapa Port, is ?720 billion.  

Along with refinery employees and consumers, Dangote Industries' Vice-President of Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, accepted the first shipment of trucks that were transported to the refinery site in Ibeju-Lekki.

“The fleet of fuel tankers, being imported through Apapa Port, represents a significant capital investment estimated at N720bn. This expenditure underscores the company’s commitment to pioneering innovative solutions as the world’s largest single-train refinery continues to expand its operational capabilities,” the statement partly read.

Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief of Branding and Communication, called the move a "groundbreaking" step for Nigeria's downstream petroleum industry.

“Given the complexities inherent in global supply chains, the delivery of these specialised CNG-powered tankers is indeed commendable. This approach ensures that we maintain operational efficiency while scaling up the fleet.

“Our unwavering commitment to this programme is reflected in our ongoing collaboration with key regulatory bodies and stakeholders to facilitate seamless deployment. We believe this initiative will significantly lower distribution costs and improve fuel availability for our customers nationwide,” Chiejina stated.

The refinery anticipates receiving at least 60 shiploads of these trucks in the country during the course of the next six weeks, he added.

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