Dangote Industries Limited has announced plans to increase its combined refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across Nigeria and Kenya as part of its long-term strategy to expand industrial operations across Africa.
The Group’s Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, disclosed the plans during a visit by officials of the Republic of the Congo’s national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos.
According to the company, the expansion will raise its refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria, alongside a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets.
Edwin also revealed that Dangote Industries plans to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses to accelerate industrial development across the continent.
The visit was part of discussions on a potential strategic partnership between SNPC and Dangote Petroleum Refinery aimed at strengthening the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products while promoting regional energy cooperation and industrial integration.
SNPC Managing Director Maixent Raoul Ominga described the Dangote Refinery as a landmark achievement for Africa and expressed interest in building a long-term partnership with the company. He said the discussions focused on refining, petroleum product supply, energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Africa’s industrialisation through regional partnerships and value addition.
“We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together,” Dangote said.
He added that the refinery has set a new benchmark for fuel quality in Africa by producing petroleum products that meet international standards, improving access to cleaner fuels and reducing the continent’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products.
Both parties said the engagement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening African energy cooperation, expanding regional value chains and improving the continent’s self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products.
