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Dangote Refinery Project in Kenya

Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Mombasa, Kenya

Source: Business Insider Africa

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A proposed refinery project in Kenya by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, with an estimated cost between $15 and $17 billion. The refinery is expected to be one of East Africa's largest industrial projects and will be funded through a mix of local funds, bonds, and an IPO. The project is expected to start in 2026 and has attracted significant investor interest.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Oil and Gas, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Mombasa, Kenya
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Business Insider Africa

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The project “Dangote Refinery Project in Kenya” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in Mombasa, Kenya. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Business Insider Africa.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed refinery project in Kenya by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, with an estimated cost between $15 and $17 billion. The refinery is expected to be one of East Africa's largest industrial projects and will be funded through a mix of local funds, bonds, and an IPO. The project is expected to start in 2026 and has attracted significant investor interest.

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Kenya

City

Mombasa

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Oil and Gas, Manufacturing (Industrial)

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2026-07-13

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