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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is projected to significantly increase production capacity, with broader positive implications for Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Located on a 6,180-acre (2,500-hectare) site in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, the refinery is supported by a 1,100-kilometre subsea pipeline network that ensures steady crude supply and distribution efficiency.
In October 2025, President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, announced plans to expand the refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd.
Once completed, the expansion would position the facility ahead of India’s 1.36 million bpd Jamnagar refinery, currently regarded as the largest refinery in the world.
Beyond refining capacity, the expansion is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s petrochemical value chain. Planned investments include the production of linear alkylbenzene and base oils, key inputs for detergents, lubricants, and other industrial applications.
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Annual polypropylene output is also set to increase from one million metric tonnes to 1.5 million metric tonnes, further supporting local manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports.
Industry analysts say the expanded operations could deepen domestic refining capacity, enhance export potential, improve foreign exchange earnings, and stimulate broader industrial growth across multiple sectors of the economy.
