The Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo and Dangote Industries Limited have begun discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products while advancing regional energy cooperation.
The talks took place during a visit by an SNPC delegation to the Dangote Refinery, where the Congolese state oil company explored opportunities for long-term collaboration in refining, petroleum products supply, energy security, industrial development and technical knowledge sharing.
SNPC Managing Director Maixent Raoul Ominga described the refinery as a landmark industrial project for Africa, saying the Republic of the Congo was interested in building a partnership that would strengthen fuel supplies while creating value for both organisations.
He also praised Dangote Group’s investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in the cement industry, saying they have contributed to expanding local production capacity and improving access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Africa’s industrialisation through regional investment, value addition and strategic partnerships.
He said the refinery is producing fuels that meet international quality standards, helping reduce Africa’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products while improving access to cleaner fuels across the continent.
Dangote Industries Group Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, outlined the company’s expansion plans, saying total refining capacity is expected to rise to 2.1 million barrels per day.
The strategy includes 1.4 million barrels per day of refining capacity in Nigeria and a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets.
He also disclosed plans for the group to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrial development across Africa.
The discussions reflect growing efforts by African energy companies to strengthen regional value chains, expand intra-African trade in refined petroleum products and improve the continent’s energy security through greater local processing capacity.
