Dangote Plans 700,000 bpd Refinery in Kenya

Dangote Industries Limited has unveiled plans to construct a 700,000 barrels per day refinery in Kenya, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand its footprint across Africa and enhance fuel supply in the East African region. The announcement was made by Devakumar Edwin, Group Vice President of Oil and Gas, during a visit to the Republic of Congo.

The proposed Kenyan refinery is part of a larger initiative that includes a 1.4 million barrel refinery in Nigeria, bringing the group's total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day. The project is expected to serve not only Kenya but also neighboring countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan, thereby reducing East Africa's reliance on imported refined fuel.

The Kenyan government, led by President William Ruto, has committed to investing Ksh 21.5 billion towards the project, which is part of a Ksh 2.5 trillion oil refinery initiative aimed at cushioning the region against global supply disruptions.