Dangote Lamu Oil Refinery
Planned · Lamu County · Last reported Jan 2026
Source: Green Building Africa
Dangote Industries Limited is developing a major oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The refinery will be the largest in East Africa and the second largest in Africa, located on Lamu Island near the deep-water port. Construction is expected to start in 2026 and complete within 30 to 36 months. The project aims to supply refined fuel across East Africa, reducing
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Commercial, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Lamu, Lamu County, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Green Building Africa
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Dangote Industries Limited is developing a major oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The refinery will be the largest in East Africa and the second largest in Africa, located on Lamu Island near the deep-water port. Construction is expected to start in 2026 and complete within 30 to 36 months. The project aims to supply refined fuel across East Africa, reducing import dependence and boosting regional energy trade. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Kenya |
State | Lamu County |
City | Lamu |
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Source | Green Building Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Commercial, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-07-11 |
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