Dangote Group has teamed up with global technology giant Honeywell International Inc. to support the next phase of expansion at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, aiming to reach a processing capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028.
In a statement, Dangote Group said the partnership will provide advanced refining technologies, specialised catalysts, and critical equipment to allow the refinery to process a wider range of crude grades while improving product quality and operational reliability.
Honeywell, a Fortune 100 industrial and technology conglomerate, has been a long-term partner through its UOP division, supplying proprietary refining systems, catalyst regeneration equipment, and high-performance heat exchangers since 2017.
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The company also announced plans to scale its polypropylene production to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, using Honeywell’s Oleflex technology, widely adopted in global petrochemical plants. Polypropylene is a key material for packaging, manufacturing, and automotive industries.
On fertiliser, Dangote plans to expand urea production from 3 million to 9 million metric tonnes annually, adding four new production trains to meet growing demand across Africa and international markets.
Dangote Group emphasized that the investments “strengthen Nigeria’s energy security, boost industrial output, and drive long-term economic growth” through innovation and strategic global partnerships.