Dangote Secures Indian Engineering Firm for $16 bn Kenya Refinery Project
Dangote has hired Engineers India Limited to manage construction of a 700,000‑barrel‑per‑day refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
In Brief
- •Dangote has hired Engineers India Limited to manage construction of a 700,000‑barrel‑per‑day refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
- •The project is valued at $16 bn and includes a $450 m contract with EIL.
- •Construction is slated to begin by the end of September 2026.
- •The refinery will be part of a 4,000‑km pipeline network linking Kenya to Ethiopia and Djibouti.
- •The facility will boost East African fuel production and reduce import dependence.
Why It Matters
The new refinery represents a significant expansion of Dangote’s downstream operations from West Africa to the Indian Ocean, potentially reshaping fuel supply dynamics in East Africa. By adding 700,000 barrels per day of processing capacity, the project could reduce regional reliance on imported refined products, lower fuel costs, and strengthen energy security across multiple landlocked countries.
Key Details
- Total Project Cost
- $16 bn
- Contract Value with EIL
- $450 m
- Refinery Capacity
- 700,000 barrels per day
- Construction Start
- End of September 2026
- Pipeline Network Length
- 4,000 km
Context & Background
Dangote’s refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, currently processes 650,000 barrels per day and is slated to double to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2029. The Kenya project extends the group’s footprint to the Indian Ocean and aligns with its broader strategy of building a continental pipeline network.
What To Watch
Construction of the Kenyan refinery expected to commence by the end of September 2026.
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