Fresh inflows of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are strengthening Nigeria’s downstream supply chain as tankers berth across Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Calabar. Latest marine intelligence shows seven active vessels, with cargoes sourced from Dangote Refinery, NLNG Bonny, and international traders.
Confirmed Tanker Activities (as of September 11, 2025)
1. Stellar – AGO Vessel for Pivot Energy (Lagos)
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)
- Quantity: 10,000 MT
- Jetty: Ibafon
- Arrival Date: 6 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 7 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Discharge completed; awaiting clearance to sail
2. Oluwajuwonlo – AGO Shuttle Vessel for Eterna and Rainoil (Lagos/Calabar)
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)
- Quantity: 20,000 MT (10,000 MT Lagos+ 10,000 MT Calabar)
- Jetty: Ibafon
- Arrival Date: 9 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 10 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearance at Lagos; onward sailing to Calabar for balance parcel
3. Alfred Temile – LPG Vessel for Rainoil (Lagos)
- Product: Butane (LPG)
- Quantity: 5,000 MT
- Depot: Rainoil
- Arrival Date: 6 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 9 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Discharging in progress; completion expected by 11 Sept
4. Varoli Piazza – LPG Vessel (Lagos)
- Product: Butane (LPG)
- Quantity: 5,000 MT
- Depot: NAVGAS
- Arrival Date: 9 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 10 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearance; discharge scheduled for evening 10 Sept
5. Baustella – PMS Vessel (Port Harcourt)
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 5,000 MT
- Jetty: Marcoba
- Arrival Date: 9 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 9 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Discharging in progress; completion expected 12 Sept
6. Watson – AGO Vessel for Kashton & NIPCO (Onne, Port Harcourt)
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Jetty: Shorelink
- Arrival Date: 6 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 8 Sept 2025
- Remarks: 14,000 MT already discharged; completion due 12 Sept
7. Matrix Triumph – PMS Vessel for Matrix Energy (Warri)
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
- Quantity: 15,000 MT
- Depot: Matrix
- Arrival Date: 10 Sept 2025
- Berth Date: 10 Sept 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearance; discharge to commence PM/10 Sept
Market Implications
The combined AGO (35,000 MT), PMS (20,000 MT), and Butane (10,000 MT) discharges this week mark a significant boost to Nigeria’s downstream petroleum balance.
- Dangote Refinery Lagos is gaining traction as a shuttle hub, as seen with Oluwajuwonlo.
- Rainoil’s LPG jetty positions it at the centre of Lagos’ domestic gas push.
- Matrix Warri operations underline the strategic importance of Niger Delta depots for inland supply.
Regulatory clearance delays, particularly at Lagos LPG jetties, remain a pressure point. Yet, with diverse cargoes landing across four regions, Nigeria’s fuel supply chain shows resilience.
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