Lagos – Dangote Group announced a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc. that will support the next phase of expansion at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Under the agreement, Honeywell will supply specialised catalysts, equipment and process technologies enabling the refinery to raise its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028. The upgrade, which adds a second single‑train unit, will allow the plant to handle a broader slate of crude grades, improve product quality and enhance operational reliability.
The collaboration also extends to the petrochemical sector. Dangote will scale its polypropylene capacity to 2.4 million metric tons per year using Honeywell’s Oleflex technology, a key material for packaging, manufacturing and automotive applications. In addition, the group is moving forward with its fertiliser growth plan, increasing urea production from 3 million metric tons to 9 million metric tons annually by adding four new trains to the existing two‑train facility.
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, said: “Our continued collaboration with Honeywell marks a significant milestone not only for Dangote’s refinery but for Nigeria’s energy sector as a whole.” Rajesh Gattupalli, President of Honeywell UOP, added: “Honeywell is committed to delivering groundbreaking technologies that empower customers, drive operational excellence, and support regional energy security efforts.” The company also noted that the deal could be valued at over $250 million.
Dangote Group reiterated its commitment to delivering world‑class industrial capacity, strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and driving sustainable economic growth through long‑term investment, innovation and strategic global partnerships. The expanded refinery is expected to process nearly all of Nigeria’s current crude production of about 1.5 million barrels per day, reducing fuel imports and boosting foreign‑exchange earnings.
