Dangote, Honeywell Partner for Refinery Expansion

The Dangote Group has officially announced a major partnership with the United States firm Honeywell International Inc. to accelerate the next phase of its ambitious petroleum refinery expansion. This strategic move aims to boost the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2028, up from the current 650,000 bpd.

The collaboration, disclosed by the company in a statement on Tuesday, reinforces the Dangote Group’s long-term goal to operate what will become the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining complex.

Under the terms of the agreement, Honeywell will supply advanced catalysts, specialized equipment, and crucial process technologies. These additions are designed to enable the refinery to efficiently process a significantly wider range of crude oil grades.

The advanced technology integration is also expected to improve the overall quality of refined petroleum products and substantially enhance the operational reliability of the massive facility.

The partnership extends beyond the refinery’s petroleum operations into the Dangote Group’s petrochemical arm. Utilizing Honeywell’s Oleflex technology, the company plans a major scale-up of its polypropylene production.

This expansion aims to increase the annual output of polypropylene, a vital material used extensively in the packaging, manufacturing, and automotive industries, to 2.4 million metric tonnes.

In parallel with the refinery and petrochemical developments, the Dangote Group is also advancing its fertilizer production capacity. The company intends to dramatically increase its urea output by adding four new production trains to its existing facility.

This move will boost the total annual urea output from the current 3 million metric tonnes to an impressive 9 million metric tonnes.

The Dangote Group emphasized its commitment to building world-class industrial capacity, stating that its strategy is focused on enhancing Nigeria’s overall energy security.

The company underscored that its vision is to drive sustainable economic growth through a combination of innovation, substantial long-term investment, and the forging of strategic global partnerships like the one with Honeywell.