Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment deal with XCMG Construction Machinery, a move set to accelerate its refining, petrochemical, and fertilizer operations across Africa.
This partnership will significantly enhance the group’s industrial capacity and reinforce its long-term “Dangote Vision 2030” strategy.
Strengthening Africa’s Largest Refinery and Industrial Hubs
The agreement will support the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, along with other strategic business units.
The phased deployment of XCMG’s equipment over the next three years will ensure faster project execution and higher operational efficiency.
Once complete, the refinery’s capacity is projected to rise from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it among the world’s largest single-train refineries.
In addition, polypropylene output will increase from 900,000 metric tonnes to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, and Nigeria’s urea production is expected to triple from three to nine million metric tonnes.
This expansion will strengthen domestic supply while boosting Africa’s export potential for petroleum products, petrochemicals, and fertilizers.
Beyond Refining: Downstream and Allied Growth
Dangote Group is not only scaling crude refining but also investing in downstream products. Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) production will rise to 400,000 metric tonnes, making the group the largest LAB producer in Africa.
New base oil production capacity is also part of the expansion plan, reinforcing the conglomerate’s industrial footprint.
The new construction equipment will support civil works, logistics, and plant installations, accelerating the group’s broader industrial ambitions across multiple African markets.
Aligning with Dangote Vision 2030
The partnership reflects Dangote Group’s long-term Vision 2030 strategy, aiming to build a $100 billion pan-African industrial powerhouse.
The vision emphasizes growth in refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
The federal government has already recorded the refinery delivering an average of 40.1 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) per day in January 2026, showing tangible early results of the expansion.
Why This Matters for Africa
This $400 million investment is more than just machinery—it represents a commitment to industrial self-reliance, local production, and employment growth across Africa.
With enhanced refining capacity and diversified product lines, Dangote Group continues to set the benchmark for large-scale industrial operations on the continent.
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