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Dangote Advances East Africa Refinery Expansion Plans
Dangote Group plans to finance its proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery project in Kenya through internally generated funds, bonds, and a future initial public offering as it expands its refining footprint across Africa. The facility, to be built in Lamu, is expected to become East Africa’s largest refinery once completed. It is designed to reduce the region’s []
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will reduce fuel imports when completed – John Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will enable Ghana to end its reliance on imported finished petroleum products once the project is completed..
Face2Face Africa
· Jun 23, 2026
Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery became the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026, marking a significant shift in global energy markets and Africa’s position within industrial supply chains. According to industry data cited in the report, the refinery exported approximately 158,000 barrels of aviation fuel per day, overtaking traditional suppliers and highlighting the...
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya
Dangote Industries Limited has unveiled plans to increase its combined refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across Nigeria and Kenya as part of its long-term strategy to expand its footprint across Africa. The Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, disclosed this during a visit by a delegation from The post Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 24, 2026
No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims that it exports refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries only for the same products to be re-imported into Nigeria. The refinery made the clarification in a statement posted on its official social media account on Wednesday. The response follows reports alleging that the 20 billion refinery gives priority to export markets [] No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Arise News
· Jun 22, 2026
NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May
Dangote Refinery supplied 87.55 of Nigeria’s petrol in May 2026.
Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 21, 2026
JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation
Why Uganda’s next leap from exporting raw commodities to producing value-added products depends on shared industrial infrastructure. By Joel Aita In the year ending October 2025, Uganda did something historic: it overtook Ethiopia to become Africa’s largest coffee exporter, earning more than USD 2.4 billion in a single year. It is a genuine national triumph. [] The post JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
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Related coverage for "Dangote Advances East Africa Refinery Expansion Plans": MyJoyOnline — Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will reduce fuel imports when completed – John Jinapor. Face2Face Africa — Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role. Dateline Nigeria — Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya. Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery. Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May. Watchdog Uganda — JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation