The Dangote Group has unveiled plans to increase its total refining capacity in Africa to 2.1 million barrels per day as part of a long-term expansion strategy aimed at strengthening the continent’s energy security and industrial development.
The expansion plan includes increasing refining capacity in Nigeria to 1.4 million barrels per day and developing a proposed 700,000 barrels per day refinery in Kenya to serve the East African market.
The group also announced plans to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.
Meanwhile, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has commenced discussions with the Republic of the Congo’s national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), on a strategic partnership to strengthen the country’s supply of refined petroleum products and deepen regional energy cooperation.
During a visit to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, SNPC Managing Director, Maixent Raoul Ominga, described the refinery as a major industrial achievement for Africa and expressed interest in a long-term partnership with the company.
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President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to Africa’s industrialisation through regional partnerships, value addition and strategic investments across the continent.
He noted that the refinery has set a new benchmark for fuel quality in Africa by producing petroleum products that meet international standards while reducing the continent’s dependence on imported refined products.
The discussions also focused on opportunities for collaboration in refining, petroleum product supply, energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing as both organisations seek to strengthen regional value chains and enhance Africa’s energy independence.
