The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Republic of the Congo’s national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the supply of refined petroleum products and strengthening energy cooperation across Africa.
The discussions followed a visit by an SNPC delegation to the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, led by the company’s Managing Director, Maixent Raoul Ominga.
During the visit, Ominga described the refinery as a major industrial achievement for the continent and said the Congolese national oil company was interested in building a long-term relationship with Dangote. He noted that the proposed collaboration could improve the availability of refined petroleum products while creating mutual economic benefits.
According to him, both sides discussed possible areas of cooperation, including refining operations, petroleum products supply, energy security, industrial development and technical knowledge exchange.
Ominga also praised Dangote Industries for demonstrating that large-scale industrial projects can be successfully financed, built and operated in Africa. He further commended the group’s investments in the Republic of the Congo’s cement sector, saying they have supported local manufacturing and improved the supply of construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reiterated the company’s commitment to expanding industrial development across the continent through partnerships and investment.
He said the refinery was built to serve Africa’s growing energy needs, adding that its products meet international quality standards while helping reduce the continent’s dependence on imported refined fuels.
Dangote also assured the Congolese delegation of the company’s readiness to work with African countries seeking to strengthen their energy sectors.
During the meeting, Dangote Industries’ Group Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, outlined the company’s expansion plans, which include increasing total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day. The target consists of 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria and a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya to supply East African markets.
He added that the group intends to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of its broader strategy to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.
The engagement reflects the shared ambition of both organisations to deepen regional energy cooperation, strengthen African value chains and improve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products.
