Fresh data from the Daily Oil and Gas Market Intelligence Report reveals a busy line-up of petroleum tankers at Lagos ports, signalling sustained inflow of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) into Nigeria’s downstream sector. The activity spans vessels already at berth, those at anchorage awaiting clearance, and others still en route.
Confirmed Tanker Activities at Lagos
1. AREMU — AGO & ATK Vessel for Ardova Plc
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) – 5,000 MT; Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) – 10,000 MT
- Depot: Ardova Plc
- Arrival: 01 August 2025
- Berth: 09 August 2025
- Remarks: To be shifted to PWA Jetty for discharge
2. AA RANO — PMS Vessel for AA Rano
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 15,000 MT
- Depot: AA Rano
- Arrival: 07 August 2025
- Berth: 09 August 2025
- Remarks: Next tanker to berth/discharge
3. STELLAR — AGO Vessel for Sunbeth Energy
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) – 20,000 MT
- Depot: Sunbeth Energy
- Arrival: 07 August 2025
- Berth: 08 August 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearance to commence discharge PM/08
4. LADY DOYIN — PMS Vessel for Bovas Oil
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 22,000 MT
- Depot: Bovas Oil
- Arrival: 08 August 2025
- Berth: 09 August 2025
- Remarks: Next tanker to berth/discharge
5. MYCROFT — AGO Vessel for AYM Shafa
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) – 17,000 MT
- Depot: AYM Shafa
- Arrival: 08 August 2025
- Berth: 09 August 2025
- Remarks: Next tanker to berth/discharge
6. MATRIX PRIDE — PMS Vessel for Matrix Energy
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 15,500 MT
- Depot: Matrix Energy
- Arrival: 04 August 2025
- Berth: 08 August 2025
- Remarks: Awaiting clearance to commence discharge PM/08
7. BAGSHOT — AGO Vessel for Nipco (Expected)
- Product: Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) – 9,000 MT
- Depot: Nipco
- Arrival: 10 August 2025
- Berth: Pending
- Remarks: Yet to arrive for discharge at Fradro Jetty
8. BINTA SALEH — PMS Vessel for AYM Shafa (Expected)
- Product: Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 16,800 MT
- Depot: AYM Shafa
- Arrival: 10 August 2025
- Berth: Pending
- Remarks: Yet to arrive for discharge at AYM Shafa Jetty
Market Implication
The mix of PMS and AGO arrivals highlights Nigeria’s continued reliance on imported petroleum products to stabilise domestic supply. With over 132,300 MT of products scheduled for discharge within days, depot operators are expected to maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet short-term demand.
Analysts warn, however, that any delays in port clearance or berth availability could disrupt downstream distribution, particularly in high-demand urban centres. Depot price movements will remain closely tied to both port activity and fluctuations in international oil prices.
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