Dangote Group Expands Fertiliser Production with Global Partnerships in Nigeria and Ethiopia
Dangote Group has launched a major expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and Ethiopia, partnering with leading global engineering and technology firms. The move aims to boost urea production capacity, strengthen food security, and enhance Africa’s presence in the international fertiliser market.
The expansion in Nigeria will see the Group increase its urea output from three million metric tons annually to nine million. The existing facility operates two production trains, and four additional trains will be added under this new initiative to meet rising domestic and regional demand for high-quality fertiliser.
In Ethiopia, Dangote recently broke ground on a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce three million metric tons of urea each year, signaling Dangote’s commitment to driving agricultural productivity and industrial growth across Africa.
To achieve world-class operational standards, Dangote has partnered with Topsoe for ammonia technology, Saipem for urea melt units, Thyssenkrupp’s UFT division for granulation technology, and Engineers India Limited for project management and EPCM services in Nigeria. These collaborations bring decades of technical expertise to the expansion projects.
Dangote Group emphasized that the partnerships reflect its dedication to building resilient industrial capacity and supporting national and continental development goals. The expansion is projected to create thousands of jobs, strengthen agricultural value chains, and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the broader African region.
source: The Sun