The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has officially started producing polypropylene. The refinery, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), has now added polypropylene production to its operations.

Polypropylene is a type of plastic used in making various products, including packaging materials, household items, and car parts. The start of production at Dangote Refinery is expected to boost local supply and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported plastics.

Check out pictures and videos of the polypropylene products below.