What is the planned total refining capacity of Dangote's Lekki refinery complex after the expansion, and when is the new facility expected to be operational?

The planned total refining capacity of Dangote's Lekki refinery complex will reach 1.4 million barrels per day after the expansion, with the new 700,000-barrel-per-day facility scheduled to be online by the end of 2028. This expansion brings the complex’s total capacity to more than three times that of Europe’s top refinery and matches Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar facility in India—the world’s largest single-site refinery.

How does Dangote plan to achieve rapid construction of the new refinery, and what advantage does it have from the first phase?

Dangote plans to achieve rapid construction through 'ruthless replication' of the existing refinery’s design, leveraging the knowledge gained from building the first plant. As stated by CEO David Bird, this approach enables the group to tackle the challenge of bringing 700,000 barrels per day of fully complex refining capacity online in just three years.

Dangote Doubles Giant Oil Refinery Capacity, Plans Trading Push

Jun 4, 2026

Dangote Group has started construction on a new facility at its Lekki site to double total capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028. The expansion aims to strengthen global fuel supply chains and create significant trading opportunities across Africa and Europe.

bloomberg

2026-06-04

Dangote Doubles Giant Oil Refinery Capacity, Plans Trading Push

2026-06-26

Projects: Thursday, June 25, 2026

2026-07-07

Dangote to fund proposed Kenya refinery with cash, bonds and an IPO

2026-08-20

Dangote Offers East African Nations 30% Stake in New Refinery

2026-09-08

Dangote's Proposed Kenyan Oil Refinery Faces Crude Supply Hurdles

Dangote Doubles Giant Oil Refinery Capacity, Plans Trading Push

FAQ