- To increase Urea production capacity from 3 million to 9 million metric tons annually
The Dangote Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc., marking a significant step in the ongoing expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The collaboration is expected to boost the refinery’s processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, positioning it among the world’s largest refining complexes.
According to the company, Honeywell will provide a suite of advanced technologies, specialised catalysts, and equipment designed to enhance the refinery’s efficiency and enable it to process a wider range of crude grades. The upgrade is also expected to improve product quality and strengthen operational reliability.
Honeywell, a global Fortune 100 company with operations spanning aviation, industrial automation, automotive systems, and advanced materials, has a longstanding relationship with the refinery. Its UOP division has served as a technology partner to Dangote since 2017, supplying proprietary refining systems, catalyst regeneration units, column trays, and heat-exchanger solutions that support core refinery processes.
Beyond refining, the partnership extends to the petrochemical arm of the Dangote Group. As part of a broader collaboration, the company is expanding its polypropylene output to 2.4 million metric tons per year, leveraging Honeywell’s Oleflex technology. Polypropylene remains an essential material in multiple sectors, including packaging, manufacturing, and automotive industries.
The Group also confirmed progress on its agricultural and fertiliser expansion programme. Dangote is increasing its urea production capacity from 3 million to 9 million metric tons annually. The existing facility operates two production lines of 1.5 million metric tons each; the planned expansion will introduce four additional trains to accommodate rising demand for fertiliser across African and international markets.
The Dangote Group states that these investments form part of its long-term strategy to enhance Nigeria’s industrial capabilities, reinforce national energy security, and promote sustainable economic development through global partnerships and technology-driven growth.
