Dangote Group has awarded a contract to Spanish engineering company Técnicas Reunidas for the supply of hydrogen production equipment for its $4 billion fertiliser plant under development in Ethiopia, marking another milestone in the Nigerian conglomerate’s expansion across Africa.
The contract, announced on October 28, 2026, covers the design, procurement, manufacturing and supply of two hydrogen production reformers for the ammonia and urea fertiliser complex being developed in partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH).
Located in Gode, in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, about 1,200 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, the facility is designed to produce up to three million tonnes of urea annually.
The project is expected to strengthen Ethiopia’s domestic fertiliser supply, reduce dependence on imports and create opportunities to serve agricultural markets across neighbouring countries.
Técnicas Reunidas to Supply Hydrogen Equipment
The contract will be executed by TR-Technical, a division of Técnicas Reunidas specialising in heat-transfer equipment. The Spanish firm will supply two hydrogen production reformers with a combined capacity exceeding 200,000 normal cubic metres of hydrogen per hour. Delivery is expected within a maximum of 18 months.
Danish technology company Topsoe will provide the technology licence for the reformers, which are critical to the ammonia production process.
Hydrogen is a key input in ammonia manufacturing, while ammonia is subsequently used to produce urea, a widely used nitrogen-based fertiliser.
The equipment will therefore form an important part of the plant’s production infrastructure when the facility becomes operational.
The contract also expands Técnicas Reunidas’ footprint in Africa’s industrial sector, particularly in hydrogen production and fertiliser-related technology.
Dangote Targets Three Million Tonnes of Urea Annually
The Gode complex is designed to produce up to three million tonnes of urea each year, positioning it among Africa’s major planned fertiliser manufacturing facilities.
The project is being developed through a partnership between Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings, Ethiopia’s state-owned investment holding company. Under the ownership structure announced in August 2025, Dangote Group holds a 60% stake in the project, while EIH owns the remaining 40%.
The facility is expected to use Ethiopia’s natural gas resources as feedstock for fertiliser production, supporting local supply and potentially reducing the country’s exposure to international fertiliser prices and foreign exchange pressures. The facility is also expected to create opportunities for fertiliser exports to neighbouring African markets.
