Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya

Dangote Industries Limited aims to significantly expand its refining capacity across Africa, targeting a combined 2.1 million barrels per day in Nigeria and Kenya. The group's Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, revealed the ambitious plans during a visit by officials from the Republic of the Congo's national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos.

Edwin stated that the expansion would involve 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria and a new 700,000 barrels per day refining complex planned for Kenya, which would serve East African markets. Beyond refining, Dangote Industries intends to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement, and fertilizer businesses, aiming to accelerate industrialization throughout the continent.

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We have visited this remarkable refinery, which represents a major industrial achievement for Africa. The Republic of the Congo has refining capacity, and we are keen to explore strategic cooperation that will help strengthen the supply of refined petroleum products while creating value for both organisations.

The visit by the Congolese delegation, led by SNPC Managing Director Maixent Raoul Ominga, was part of discussions for a strategic partnership. Ominga lauded the Dangote refinery as a "major industrial achievement for Africa" and expressed interest in collaboration to strengthen the supply of refined petroleum products and foster regional energy cooperation. He praised Dangote Group for demonstrating Africa's capability to finance, build, and operate world-class industrial infrastructure.

Dangote Industries Chairman Aliko Dangote reiterated the group's commitment to Africa's industrial development. "We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together," he said, emphasizing value addition and regional partnerships. The company highlighted that its refinery has set a new benchmark for fuel quality.

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We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together.