Dangote Industries Limited has announced plans to expand its refining footprint to a combined 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Nigeria and Kenya, alongside a $46 billion investment programme spanning its refining, fertiliser and cement businesses between 2026 and 2028.
The expansion strategy was unveiled 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, where both parties held discussions on strengthening regional energy cooperation and refined petroleum supply across Africa.
According to Dangote Industries, the planned refining capacity will comprise 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria and a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya, which is expected to serve East African markets and deepen the group's presence across the continent.
Speaking during the engagement, Dangote Industries Group Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, said the expansion forms part of the company's broader industrialisation agenda aimed at strengthening Africa's refining capacity and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products.
He disclosed that the group also plans to invest an additional $46 billion across its refining, cement and fertiliser operations over the next three years to accelerate industrial growth across the continent.
The visit by the Congolese delegation centred on discussions for a potential long-term partnership between SNPC and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, with both organisations exploring opportunities in refining, petroleum product supply, energy security, industrial development and technical collaboration.
Leading the delegation, SNPC Managing Director Maixent Raoul Ominga described the Lagos refinery as one of Africa's most significant industrial investments, saying the Republic of the Congo is interested in building a strategic relationship that would strengthen the country's access to refined petroleum products.
"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," Ominga said.
He noted that the discussions extended beyond fuel supply to include knowledge transfer, regional energy integration and long-term industrial cooperation.
Ominga also praised Dangote Group's investments in the Republic of the Congo's cement sector, saying they have expanded domestic production capacity, strengthened industrial activity and improved access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reiterated the company's commitment to driving Africa's industrial development 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 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has established a new benchmark for fuel quality on the continent by producing petroleum products that meet international specifications while helping reduce Africa's dependence on imported refined products from outside the continent.
Dangote Industries said the engagement reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to deepen African energy cooperation, strengthen regional refining value chains and improve the continent's long-term energy security through increased intra-African collaboration.
The meeting was also attended by Dangote Industries' 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.