A phased growth strategy designed to expand capacity, diversify products, and position MB Refinery as a key player in Africa's energy market.
Our scaling strategy is built on operational proof, financial discipline, and market intelligence. Each growth phase is triggered by performance milestones — ensuring we expand only when the foundation is solid, efficient, and ready to support the next level.
| Phase | Timeline | Capacity Target | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Stabilisation | Year 1–2 | Initial design capacity | Consistent output, quality certification, and first export |
| Phase 2 — Optimisation | Year 2–3 | +25% throughput improvement | Process efficiency gains and reduced unit production cost |
| Phase 3 — Capacity Expansion | Year 3–5 | 2× current nameplate capacity | Additional distillation unit commissioned and operational |
| Phase 4 — Product Diversification | Year 5+ | Full product slate | Petrochemical feedstock and specialty products in production |
Expansion achieved through the addition of modular refinery units — minimising capital risk while delivering incremental capacity gains.
Tank farm, jetty, and utilities are designed with future expansion in mind, reducing retrofit cost when capacity grows.
Phased adoption of advanced process control systems and automation to improve throughput without proportional increases in operating cost.
Exploring multiple crude supply sources — including local, swapped, and imported crude — to reduce supply concentration risk as volume grows.
| Market Segment | Phase | Product Focus | Entry Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Industrial Supply | Phase 1 | Fuel Oil, AGO, LPFO | Direct sales to manufacturers, power plants, and marine operators |
| Niger Delta & South-South | Phase 1–2 | AGO, PMS | Regional depot partnerships and branded distributor network |
| West African Export | Phase 2 | Fuel Oil | Offtake agreements with commodity traders and ECOWAS markets |
| International Commodity Markets | Phase 3–4 | Full product slate | Engagement with global energy traders and exchange-listed contracts |
Achieve consistent production, pass all quality certifications, and establish first commercial sales relationships.
Improve margins through process efficiency, reduce downtime, and grow the customer base in local and regional markets.
Commission additional modular units, upgrade storage, and begin formal engagement with export market partners.
Enter petrochemical and specialty product segments; establish MB Refinery as a recognised export-grade producer in African and global markets.
Our scaling plan is not driven by ambition alone — it is anchored in operational evidence, financial prudence, and market demand. Every expansion phase is earned through performance, ensuring MB Refinery grows sustainably and responsibly for the long term.