Dangote Partners with Honeywell to Expand Refinery to 1.4M Barrels/Day

Key highlights
  • Refinery capacity to reach 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028.
  • Honeywell to supply catalysts, equipment, and process technologies.
  • Polypropylene capacity to increase to 2.4 million metric tons annually.
  • Urea production to expand from 3 million to 9 million metric tons annually.
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Dangote Lekki Refinery & petrochemicals expansion · Nigeria
Under Construction
2025 Q4
~2026
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Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers

Refinery Expansion

Dangote Group has partnered with Honeywell International to expand its petroleum refinery's capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028. Honeywell will provide advanced technology and services, including specialized catalysts and equipment, to process a wider range of crude grades efficiently.

Polypropylene Production

The collaboration will also enhance Dangote's petrochemical operations, increasing polypropylene capacity to 2.4 million metric tons annually using Honeywell's Oleflex technology. Polypropylene is essential for packaging, manufacturing, and automotive applications.

Urea Production Growth

Dangote Group plans to triple its urea production capacity from 3 million to 9 million metric tons annually. The expansion will add four new trains to the existing two, addressing the rising demand for high-quality fertilizer in Africa and global markets.

Source: Dangote

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