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Dangote to build 700,000bpd refinery in Kenya
A 700,000-bpd east African oil refinery proposed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will be built in Kenya, a senior company official said Tuesday, putting a lid on speculation over the location of the mega-project. The post Dangote to build 700,000bpd refinery in Kenya appeared first on Vanguard News.
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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.
Africa.com
· Jul 10, 2026
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 []
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
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.
AllAfrica
· Jul 10, 2026
Kenya: Lamu's Oil Refinery to Create 60,000 Jobs, President Ruto Promises
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said that the planned oil refinery in Lamu, being developed in partnership with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, will create at least 60,000 jobs while positioning Kenya as a regional energy and industrial hub.
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...
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Related coverage for "Dangote to build 700,000bpd refinery in Kenya": Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May. Africa.com — Dangote Advances East Africa Refinery Expansion Plans. Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery. Dateline Nigeria — Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya. AllAfrica — Kenya: Lamu's Oil Refinery to Create 60,000 Jobs, President Ruto Promises. Face2Face Africa — Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role