Oil and Gas Industry

Dangote Drives Nigeria’s Domestic Fuel Supply Above 57% as Imports Retreat

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery processed a record 40.1 million litres of crude per day in January, representing 57% of tthe otal supply and marking a 25% increase from 32 million litres in December 2025. The refinery now supplies 62% of the country’s Premium Motor Spirit, overtaking fuel importers for the first time ever. The giant plant–the world’s largest single-train refinery–finally reached full operational capacity at 650,000 bpd, marking an important milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to cut reliance on imported fuel.

Venezuela Sanctions Update: OFAC Expands Authorizations for Oil and Gas Activity

In early January 2026, U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and brought him into U.S. custody on drug charges. In subsequent public statements, the Trump administration announced an intent to encourage private-sector participation and investment in Venezuela’s energy sector, despite broad U.S. sanctions on the Venezuelan government.