Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier Inc. has lauded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing it as a world-class, environmentally friendly project with groundbreaking potential for both the energy and aviation industries.
During a high-profile visit to the Lagos facility, Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of Bombardier’s Board of Directors, led a delegation that toured the refinery and expressed admiration for its scale, technology, and global impact. He emphasized that the refinery’s jet fuel production is a game-changer for aviation, not only because of its volume but also because it meets international standards for reduced sulfur emissions.
“As an aircraft manufacturer, I value when investments are made in the products we depend on,” Beaudoin said. “The environmentally friendly jet fuel produced here is remarkable. Witnessing the world’s largest single-train refinery left me with an extraordinary impression.”
The delegation included regional vice presidents Hani Haddadin and Chris Davey, as well as corporate director Jean Bernier. Beaudoin also presented Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, with a prototype Bombardier aircraft, symbolizing the growing synergy between global aviation and African industrial innovation.
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“This refinery is not just about Nigeria; it is about Africa and the world,” Beaudoin remarked. “It represents the very best in refinery technology and signals that Nigeria now hosts one of the most significant energy projects anywhere on the globe.”
Aliko Dangote, accompanied by the Group’s Vice President for Oil & Gas, Devakumar Edwin, explained that the refinery was constructed to international standards and adheres strictly to emission and effluent benchmarks set by the World Bank, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the European Union, and Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources.
Dangote noted that the refinery is already exporting products to markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas while meeting Nigeria’s domestic demand. He stressed that beyond boosting the nation’s economy, the refinery could serve as a strategic energy reserve for the country in times of crisis, ensuring stability during global supply disruptions.
The refinery is one of the few worldwide that integrates petroleum refining and petrochemical production, making it a cornerstone of Africa’s industrialization drive. Industry analysts say its capacity to meet both local and international needs positions Nigeria as a rising global energy hub.
