Dangote Partners With Honeywell to Double Lagos Refinery Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels per Day

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has struck a major partnership with U.S.-based Honeywell International Inc. to significantly expand the capacity of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, already the largest single-train refinery in the world.

As reported by Business Insider Africa, the agreement aims to boost the refinery’s output to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028, nearly doubling its current processing level of 650,000 bpd. Honeywell will supply advanced technology, catalysts, and industrial solutions that will enable the refinery to handle a broader range of crude grades.

The expansion marks one of the refinery’s most ambitious upgrades yet. The facility, which began operations in phases, was designed to help Nigeria achieve energy self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imported fuel while exporting surplus products to global markets.

Major Boost in Petrochemicals

Beyond crude refining, the partnership also includes a plan to expand polypropylene output to 2.4 million metric tons per year, supported by a license for Honeywell’s Oleflex technology. Polypropylene is a key material used in packaging, automotive manufacturing, and various industrial applications.

Honeywell’s involvement is not new. In 2017, its UOP division supplied essential equipment, including catalyst regeneration systems and high-performance column trays—to help establish the refinery’s core processing infrastructure.

A Contract That Could Exceed $250 Million

Financial details of the new agreement remain undisclosed, but a source familiar with the project told Business Insider Africa the contract could exceed $250 million, depending on the final scope.

Positioning Nigeria as an Energy Powerhouse

The expansion aligns with Dangote’s broader vision. In October, he announced plans to add a second single-train refining unit within three years—an upgrade that could allow the refinery to process nearly all of Nigeria’s current crude production, estimated at about 1.5 million bpd.

The refinery already planned an increase to 700,000 bpd by the end of 2025, but the new Honeywell partnership signals a far more aggressive growth trajectory.