Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has introduced a new set of three gantry fines to curb the rising cases of truck leakages and mechanical breakdowns inside its loading facility. The refinery rolled out the sanctions after several warnings failed to stop marketers from sending defective trucks to the Ibeju-Lekki plant. With these stronger measures, the management aims to protect workers, secure infrastructure, and maintain safe product-handling operations.
Refinery Enforces New Fine Structure
In a newly displayed compliance notice, the refinery clearly outlines the penalties under its DPRP Operations framework. The circular directs marketers to pay the fines into the official Access Bank account belonging to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical, and immediately forward proof of payment to the finance department for DPRP confirmation.
Below is the newly enforced fine structure:
- Leakage Fine: ₦5,000,000
This applies when any truck arrives at the gantry with product leakage. Because leakage poses a severe fire and contamination risk, the refinery categorises it as a top-level safety violation. - Breakdown Inside Gantry: ₦150,000
This fine covers trucks that break down inside the loading area. Such disruptions delay loading operations, obstruct movement, and create avoidable safety hazards. - Breakdown Outside Gantry: ₦50,000
This applies when a truck breaks down outside the main gantry but still within refinery premises. These faults slow traffic flow and affect general coordination.
Why Dangote Refinery Introduced Stricter Measures
The refinery stated that the new penalties became necessary after the number of faulty and leaking trucks increased instead of reducing. Despite earlier advisories to marketers, several trucks still arrived with damaged valves, worn-out gaskets, loose manifolds, and poorly serviced parts.
To reinforce its message, the internal directive stressed:
“Only good and healthy trucks will be accepted for loading operations. These measures are necessary to protect the refinery from any danger.”
By implementing these fines, the refinery aligns its operations with global HSE standards, where zero-tolerance for hydrocarbon leaks is fundamental. In addition, the policy strengthens operational discipline within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.
Marketers Urged to Comply Immediately
The refinery is urging all marketers to service their trucks, pressure-test equipment, seal valves properly, and meet every downstream loading standard. The notice also warns that any truck found non-compliant may face further sanctions, including temporary access restrictions.
With these measures now active, management insists that excuses will no longer be accepted.
As the circular concludes:
“There should be no excuse for any failure.”
The new gantry fines are expected to improve safety, reduce operational delays, and ensure that only reliable trucks load products at Africa’s largest refinery.
