Dangote Refinery Tops List of Africa's Largest Refineries in 2026

The article highlights the transformation in Africa's oil refining sector, with Dangote Refinery leading the list of the continent's largest functional refineries in 2026. Located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Dangote Petroleum Refinery boasts a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, making it Africa's largest refinery and a key player in reshaping the fuel supply dynamics across West, Central, and Southern Africa.

Other notable refineries mentioned include Skikda in Algeria with a capacity of 350,000 barrels per day, SAPREF in Durban with 180,000 barrels per day, Midor in Alexandria with 160,000 barrels per day, and Mostorod in Cairo with 140,000 barrels per day. These refineries play crucial roles in their respective countries' fuel supply, export markets, and efforts to reduce dependency on imports, enhancing energy security and regional economic stability.