Dangote's Planned East African Refinery
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Lamu, Kenya
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A proposed $17 billion petroleum refinery in East Africa by Aliko Dangote, expected to be Africa's second-largest refining facility. The project aims to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products, and boost intra-African trade. The preferred location is Kenya's coastal town of Lamu, though Tanzania is also considered.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas
- Location
- Lamu, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Brand Icon Image
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed $17 billion petroleum refinery in East Africa by Aliko Dangote, expected to be Africa's second-largest refining facility. The project aims to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products, and boost intra-African trade. The preferred location is Kenya's coastal town of Lamu, though Tanzania is also considered. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Kenya |
City | Lamu |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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