A section of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been gutted by fire.
The incident occurred on Wednesday.
Anthony Chiejina, a spokesperson at Dangote Industries Limited, said the incident occurred at the effluent treatment plant (ETP).
An ETP is a type of waste water treatment method which is specifically designed to purify industrial wastewater for its reuse — with an aim to release safe water to environment from the harmful effect caused by the effluent.
He said the fire has been contained, adding that it was a minor incident.
“It has been contained. It was at the effluent treatment plant, where they treat waste. It is a minor incident,” he said.
“It will not in anyway affect the operations.”
The petroleum refinery, on January 12, commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel.
The 650,000 bpd capacity refinery was inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2023 — after receiving six shipments of crude.
