The Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo is exploring a long term partnership with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as part of efforts to strengthen fuel supply in the Republic of the Congo and deepen energy cooperation across Africa.
A delegation led by the Managing Director of SNPC, Maixent Raoul Ominga, visited the Dangote refinery in Lagos to hold discussions on possible areas of collaboration aimed at improving petroleum product availability and supporting regional industrial growth.
Speaking during the visit, Ominga described the Dangote refinery as one of Africa’s most significant industrial investments. He noted that although Congo already has refining capacity, the country is interested in building a lasting partnership that will improve product supply while creating mutual economic benefits.
He explained that the discussions are centred on strengthening regional energy cooperation and promoting industrial integration as African countries work towards reducing their dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
Ominga also praised the Dangote Group for demonstrating that large scale industrial projects can be successfully financed, developed and managed within Africa.
He further commended the group’s investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in the cement industry, saying the projects have boosted local manufacturing, increased production capacity and improved access to construction materials.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Africa’s industrial transformation through strategic investments, value addition and stronger partnerships across the continent.
Dangote said the company’s vision extends beyond Nigeria, stressing that it remains committed to working with other African countries to identify opportunities that will promote shared economic growth and development.
He also noted that the refinery has set a new standard for fuel quality in Africa by producing petroleum products that meet internationally recognised specifications. According to him, the refinery is helping improve access to cleaner fuels while reducing Africa’s dependence on refined petroleum imports from outside the continent.
Group Vice President for Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, outlined the company’s long term expansion plans, revealing that total refining capacity is projected to reach 2.1 million barrels per day.
He explained that the target includes 1.4 million barrels per day in Nigeria and a planned 700,000 barrel per day refining complex in Kenya, which is expected to serve markets across East Africa.
Edwin also disclosed that the group intends to invest an additional 46 billion dollars between 2026 and 2028 across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of its broader strategy to accelerate industrial development and economic growth across Africa.
Reports shows that the proposed partnership reflects growing efforts by African countries and major industrial players to strengthen regional cooperation, improve energy security and reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products.
