Dangote Industries Limited has unveiled an ambitious plan to increase its combined refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day (mbpd) across Nigeria and Kenya, alongside a $46 billion investment programme aimed at accelerating industrial growth and strengthening Africa’s energy security.
The Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, announced the expansion during a visit by a delegation from 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 a statement issued by the Dangote Group on Wednesday, the expansion will increase the company’s refining capacity in Nigeria to 1.4 million barrels per day, while a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya will supply refined petroleum products to markets across East Africa.
Edwin also disclosed that the group plans to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 in its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses, reinforcing its long-term commitment to industrialisation and economic development across the continent.
The Congolese delegation’s visit was part of ongoing discussions on a strategic partnership between SNPC and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals to strengthen the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products and deepen regional energy cooperation.
Speaking during the visit, SNPC Managing Director, Maixent Raoul Ominga, described the Dangote Refinery as a landmark African industrial project and expressed interest in establishing a long-term partnership with the company.
He said the discussions focused on refining, petroleum product supply, energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing, noting that the refinery demonstrates Africa’s ability to finance, build and operate world-class industrial infrastructure.
Ominga also praised Dangote Industries’ investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in the cement sector, saying they have boosted local production capacity and improved access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to driving Africa’s economic transformation through strategic investments, value addition and regional collaboration.
«”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 Dangote Refinery has set a new benchmark for fuel quality in Africa by producing petroleum products that meet international standards, reducing dependence on imported refined products while improving access to cleaner fuels.
Also present at the meeting were Group Executive Director, Commercial, Oil and Gas, Fatima 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.
