Dangote Refinery Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals announced an exclusive partnership with Premier Product Marketing LLC, a Vinmar company, to bring Dangote Polypropylene to global markets outside Nigeria and Africa.

The company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said in a statement on Wednesday that this strategic agreement coincides with the launch of polypropylene production at Dangote’s refinery and petrochemical complex in Lekki, Nigeria.

Polypropylene is a type of plastic polymer used in various applications, including packaging, automotive parts, textiles, construction materials and medical devices. It’s known for its durability, chemical resistance, and lightweight properties.

Mr Chiejina said the plant utilises proven technology to produce high-quality polypropylene grades for a wide range of applications in industries such as packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction.

“We’re pleased to partner with Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene to the global markets. Dangote Polypropylene will follow other Dangote products to become a global brand known for quality and reliability,” Fatima Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director (Commercial), Dangote Group, said.

The CEO of Vinmar Group, Vishal Goradia, added, “We are proud to expand our relationship with Dangote through this important partnership. Vinmar has been honoured to count Dangote as a valued customer in Nigeria for decades, and we are thrilled to now support the global launch of Dangote Polypropylene.”

The statement explained that the $2 billion petrochemical plant, located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, is designed to produce 77 grades of polypropylene. It has an annual capacity of 900,000 metric tonnes and an expected turnover of $1.2 billion.

“The facility is positioned to meet growing demand in plastic processing industries globally.

”Established in 1978, Vinmar is a global leader in the marketing and distribution of petrochemicals, employing over 1,500 people across 58 offices worldwide, and serving customers in more than 110 countries,” the statement said.

The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel in January last year.