Dangote Lamu Oil Refinery
Sector: Warehouse • Location: Lamu, Kenya
Source: The Eastleigh Voice
The Dangote Group plans to construct a multibillion-dollar oil refinery on Lamu Island, Kenya. The refinery is expected to be East Africa's largest, with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, and aims to boost Kenya's energy security, create jobs, and strengthen the country's position as a regional trade and logistics hub. The project is estimated to cost about $17 billion (Sh2.2 trillion) and is
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Warehouse, Oil and Gas
- Location
- Lamu, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Eastleigh Voice
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Dangote Group plans to construct a multibillion-dollar oil refinery on Lamu Island, Kenya. The refinery is expected to be East Africa's largest, with a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, and aims to boost Kenya's energy security, create jobs, and strengthen the country's position as a regional trade and logistics hub. The project is estimated to cost about $17 billion (Sh2.2 trillion) and is expected to take between three and five years to complete. Site selection has been completed, soil testing is underway, and engineering work has begun. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Lamu |
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Source | The Eastleigh Voice |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Warehouse, Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2026-07-12 |
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