Africa’s biggest refinery project is preparing for another massive leap as Dangote Industries Limited moves to raise its total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across the continent.
The ambitious expansion plan will see the Group increase refining output in Nigeria to 1.4 million barrels per day while developing a new 700,000 barrels-per-day refinery complex in Kenya to serve East African markets.
The announcement was made by the Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, 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 and Petrochemicals in Lagos.
Leading the Congolese delegation was SNPC Managing Director, Maixent Raoul Ominga, as both organisations opened discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the Republic of the Congo’s access to refined petroleum products while strengthening regional energy cooperation and industrial integration across Africa.
Speaking during the visit, Edwin said the expansion forms part of Dangote Group’s long-term growth strategy and would further position Africa as a major refining hub.
He noted that the refinery had already set a new benchmark for fuel quality on the continent by producing petroleum products that meet the highest international standards, while reducing Africa’s dependence on imported refined products from outside the continent.
Edwin also disclosed plans by the Group to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of efforts to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.
Describing the refinery as a strategic asset for the continent, Ominga expressed the Republic of the Congo’s interest in building a long-term partnership with Dangote Industries.
“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,” he said.
According to Ominga, discussions between both organisations focused on refining, petroleum products supply, energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing.
He commended the Dangote Group for proving that Africa can successfully finance, build and operate world-class industrial infrastructure, describing the refinery as a landmark achievement in the continent’s industrial transformation.
Ominga also praised the Group’s investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in the cement sector, noting that they had strengthened local industrial capacity, expanded production and improved access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to Africa’s industrial growth through value addition, regional partnerships and investments across the continent.
“We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together,” Dangote said.
Also present at the meeting were Group Executive Director, Commercial, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Adviser to the President of the Republic of the Congo, Peggy Ndongo; and advisers to the SNPC Managing Director, Aymar Ebiou and Norbert Mabiala.
