The Dangote Group has secured a major strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc. to accelerate the next phase of development at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, setting the refinery on course to expand its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028.
The new agreement marks one of the company’s most ambitious industrial upgrades yet and signals a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s energy security and industrial capabilities.
In a statement, the Group said the collaboration will introduce advanced Honeywell technologies, specialised catalysts, and high-efficiency equipment to support the refinery’s transition into a mega-scale operation capable of handling a broader mix of crude oil grades.
The technology suite is expected to enhance product quality, boost operational reliability, and strengthen overall system performance as the refinery ramps up to full utilisation in the coming years.
Honeywell International, a global Fortune 100 industrial and technology powerhouse, operates across aviation, automotive, industrial automation and advanced materials.
Its UOP division has worked with Dangote since 2017, supplying proprietary refining systems, catalyst regeneration units, high-performance column trays and heat-exchanger technologies that form part of the refinery’s core infrastructure.
The new partnership builds on that foundation, extending Honeywell’s role in the facility’s long-term technical development.
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Beyond refining, Dangote Group is widening its petrochemical footprint. As part of the expanded collaboration, the Group is scaling its polypropylene production capacity to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually.
The upgrade will be powered by Honeywell’s Oleflex technology, a leading global solution for producing high-purity propylene used in packaging, automotive components, household goods and various industrial applications.
The increased capacity is expected to position the company as a major supplier within Africa and international markets.
The Group is also advancing an aggressive expansion of its fertiliser operations. Current urea output stands at 3 million metric tonnes annually from two production trains.
The next phase will add four more trains, raising total capacity to 9 million metric tonnes to meet rising domestic and export demand for high-quality fertiliser and improve agricultural productivity across the continent.
Dangote Group reaffirmed its commitment to long-term industrial investment, innovation and global partnerships that support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda.
The company said the expansion aligns with its mission to build world-class manufacturing assets and strengthen the nation’s position in global energy and petrochemical markets.
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