Proposed 650,000bpd East Africa Refinery in Kenya
Planned · Kenya · Last reported May 2026
Source: Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is considering Kenya, specifically Mombasa, as the location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery. This refinery could become one of the largest refining facilities on the continent, aiming to strengthen East Africa's fuel supply chain, reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products, and support regional industrialisation efforts.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Warehouse
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Independent Newspaper Nigeria
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Description | Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is considering Kenya, specifically Mombasa, as the location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery. This refinery could become one of the largest refining facilities on the continent, aiming to strengthen East Africa's fuel supply chain, reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products, and support regional industrialisation efforts. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Mombasa |
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Source | Independent Newspaper Nigeria |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2026-05-15 |
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