Dangote, Congo’s National Oil Firm Open Talks on Fuel Supply, Refining Partnership
The Republic of the Congo’s national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), has begun discussions with Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on a strategic partnership focused on refining cooperation and the long-term supply of refined petroleum products to the Central African state.
SNPC Managing Director Maixent Raoul Ominga led a Congolese delegation on a visit to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, describing the facility as a “strategic asset for Africa” and saying Congo is interested in a long-term collaboration that strengthens supply security while creating value for both organisations.
Ominga said talks covered opportunities in refining, petroleum products supply, energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing. He also praised the Dangote Group as proof that Africa can finance, build and operate world-class industrial infrastructure, calling the refinery a milestone in the continent’s industrial transformation.
He further commended Dangote Group investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in cement, saying they have helped expand local industrial capacity and improve access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the Group remains committed to Africa’s industrialisation through value addition and regional partnerships. “We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together,” he told the delegation.
Dangote said the refinery is setting a new benchmark for fuel quality on the continent by producing products that meet international specifications, improving access to cleaner fuels and reducing Africa’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products.
During the visit, Dangote Industries’ Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, outlined an expansion strategy to lift total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day—made up of 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria and a planned 700,000 barrels per day refining complex in Kenya aimed at serving East African markets.
Edwin also disclosed plans to invest an additional $46 billion between 2026 and 2028 across the Group’s refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as it seeks to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.
The companies said the engagement reflects a shared push to deepen African energy cooperation, strengthen regional value chains and boost self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products.
Also present were Fatima Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial, Oil and Gas; Peggy Ndongo, Adviser to the President of the Republic of the Congo; and advisers to the SNPC Managing Director, Aymar Ebiou and Norbert Mabiala.
