Dangote Petroleum Refinery will build fuel storage tanks in Namibia with a total capacity of at least 1.6 million barrels, according to two sources cited by Reuters. The tanks, located in Walvis Bay, will help the refinery distribute gasoline and diesel across southern Africa.
Sources familiar with the plan said the depot will serve key markets including Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The company also aims to expand supply routes into the southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the sources noted that construction will begin soon, although the project’s total cost has not been made public.
A senior official at the Namibia Ports Authority confirmed the project. He said the tanks will be installed within the Walvis Bay harbour. Meanwhile, Dangote Group has yet to issue a formal response regarding the development.
Since operations began in 2024, the $20 billion refinery, Africa’s largest with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has steadily increased its output. Last month, the facility sent its first gasoline cargo to Asia, moving beyond its initial West African supply zone.
At full capacity, Dangote aims to satisfy Nigeria’s domestic fuel demand and export excess volumes. The expansion into southern Africa reflects the company’s broader ambition to shape regional fuel trade and improve access to refined products across the continent.