Five vessels carrying a combined total of 106,000 million litres of petrol have docked at Nigeria’s ports, providing much-needed relief from the country’s fuel scarcity.
The Elegant Voyager, which arrived at Petroleum Wharf Apapa (PWA) on September 19, delivered 23,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to key fuel distributors, including Total, Mobil, and Conoil.
Earlier, on September 8, the Meronas began offloading its 38,000 MT cargo at New Atlas Cove Jetty (NACJ), supplying fuel to NNPC, Oando, and Forte Oil.
Meanwhile, the Maestro is set to discharge 10,000 MT of PMS at Bulk Oil Petroleum Jetty (BOP), distributing to African Petroleum and MRS.
The Bora, due to berth at Shafa Energy Jetty on September 27, will deliver 15,000 MT of fuel to Shafa Energy, Sahara Energy, and several independent marketers.
Though the arrival of the St Iluham has been delayed beyond its September 25 schedule, industry experts anticipate its docking will further stabilise Nigeria’s fuel supply, as it unloads its cargo to Optima Energy and other downstream operators.
The details of the shipments are as follows:
Petroleum Wharf Apapa (PWA): 23,000 MT (Elegant Voyager)
New Atlas Cove Jetty (NACJ): 38,000 MT (Meronas)
Bulk Oil Petroleum Jetty (BOP): 10,000 MT (Maestro)
Shafa Energy Jetty: 15,000 MT (Bora)
Other locations: 20,000 MT (St Iluham)
Industry experts have hailed this influx of fuel as a critical development in stabilising supply and restoring normalcy to fuel stations nationwide. “These shipments are pivotal in addressing the scarcity issue,” noted one analyst. “Their impact will resonate through the economy for months to come.”
With the arrival of these shipments, Nigeria’s petroleum reserves have seen a marked increase, providing reassurance of a more stable fuel supply and reducing the immediate threat of further scarcity.
