What is the total cost, length, and timeline for the Ethiopia-Djibouti petroleum pipeline project announced by Abiy Ahmed, Ismail Omar Guelleh, and Aliko Dangote?

The Ethiopia-Djibouti refined petroleum pipeline project has a total cost of $660 million, spans 120 km (75 miles), and is expected to become operational within 18 months from the announcement date, according to a spokesperson in Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office.

Which entities are partnering to develop the pipeline, and what additional infrastructure is Dangote building in Ethiopia?

The pipeline will be developed through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group; separately, the Dangote Group is already building a $4 billion fertiliser pipeline and power plant, as well as a polypropylene packaging facility, in Ethiopia.

Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Dangote to Build $660 Million Petroleum Pipeline

Sep 24, 2026

Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote plan a $660 million petroleum pipeline operational within 18 months to boost energy security. The project complements Dangote's existing regional investments in fertilizers and polypropylene facilities.

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