Dangote Plans to Double Refinery Capacity to 1.4m bpd, Build Kenya Refinery

Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company’s Vision 2030 includes plans to double the capacity of the Dangote Refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day and to construct a refinery in Kenya. He disclosed this in a viral interview with News Central that was seen by DAILY POST on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Dangote admitted he was unaware of the scale of the challenge when he began building the mega refinery and said he never prayed for such a project, but he has since conquered his fears.

The announcement signals a major scale‑up for the Dangote Refinery, which would double its output to 1.4 million barrels per day if realised. The proposed Kenya refinery would be located outside Nigeria, extending the group’s downstream footprint. Recall that the Dangote Refinery’s Initial Public Offering commenced on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on September 14, 2026, with shares priced at ₦525 each.

What should readers take away? Investors may want to monitor the IPO’s performance and any updates on the expansion timeline, while consumers and industry watchers could note how increased refining capacity might influence domestic fuel availability. Dangote’s candid reflection on overcoming fear also offers a reminder that even mega‑scale projects evolve through learning and perseverance.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/dangote-reveals-plan-to-double-refinery-capacity-to-1-4m-bpd/