Dangote Plans 1,000MW Power Plant in Kenya

Hibbatullah Shittu

September 11, 2026
2 min read
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Dangote Industries is planning a 1,000-megawatt liquefied natural gas power plant in Kenya as part of its proposed refinery project in Lamu.

According to Africa Report, the Kenyan government is currently in negotiations with Dangote Industries to double the planned capacity of the power plant to 1,000MW. The expansion aims to bridge domestic electricity shortfalls and reduce Kenya’s reliance on intermittent power sources by tapping into natural gas reserves from Tanzania.

Initial plans for the power component were significantly smaller, but the Kenyan government is pushing for a larger installation to ensure industrial stability and lower energy costs for consumers.

The proposed facility would utilize LNG as fuel, providing a more stable baseload of electricity compared with the wind and solar projects currently expanding across the Kenyan grid. Officials indicated that the project would rely on a steady supply of gas from Tanzania, where significant offshore reserves have been confirmed.

By integrating the 1,000MW power plant into the Lamu refinery complex, the project could leverage shared infrastructure, including ports and transmission lines, potentially reducing capital expenditure. The planned 1,000MW capacity would make the facility one of the largest gas-to-power installations in East Africa.

A final investment decision is expected after the conclusion of technical discussions between the Kenyan government and Dangote Industries, alongside the finalization of a gas purchase agreement between Kenya and Tanzania.