Dangote Group has taken another major step in its long-term industrial growth plan, announcing a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc that will support the next phase of expansion at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The collaboration brings in advanced technology and specialized services that will raise the refinery’s processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028. Once completed, the complex will rank as the largest petroleum refining system in the world.
The agreement gives Dangote access to Honeywell’s refined portfolio of catalysts, equipment, and process technologies. These tools will help the refinery handle a wider range of crude grades while improving product quality, operational reliability, and overall efficiency. Honeywell, a Fortune 100 industrial and technology leader, serves global markets across aviation, mobility, manufacturing, industrial automation, and advanced materials.
Honeywell subsidiary UOP has been a key technology partner to Dangote since 2017. Over the years, UOP has supplied proprietary refining systems, catalyst regeneration units, high-efficiency column trays, and heat exchanger technologies that have helped position the refinery among the most advanced in the world.
The partnership also strengthens Dangote Group’s push into petrochemicals. As part of the broader agreement, the company will scale its polypropylene production capacity to 2.4 million metric tons per year using Honeywell’s Oleflex technology. Polypropylene is an essential material in packaging, manufacturing, automotive components, and countless industrial applications. The new capacity will meet rising demand across Africa and global markets.
Beyond refining and petrochemicals, Dangote Group is advancing the next stage of its fertilizer expansion. The company plans to boost urea production capacity from 3 million to 9 million metric tons annually. The current plant runs on two 1.5-million-metric-ton trains. The expansion will add four more trains, positioning Nigeria as a major hub for high-quality fertilizer in Africa and beyond.
Across these investments, Dangote Group says its commitment remains steady. The goal is to build world-class industrial capacity, strengthen Nigeria’s energy security, and anchor long-term economic growth through innovation and strategic global partnerships.
