Nigeria’s Dangote Group has partnered with U.S.-based Honeywell to expand petrochemical production at its Lekki refinery, targeting key inputs used in plastics and detergents. The agreement, announced in April 2026, will see Honeywell supply advanced processing technologies to deepen the refinery’s capabilities beyond fuel production, as reported by Reuters.
Under the deal, Dangote will deploy Honeywell’s Oleflex technology to produce an additional 750,000 metric tons of propylene annually, a critical feedstock used in packaging, consumer goods, and industrial plastics. The refinery will also produce about 400,000 tons per year of linear alkylbenzene, a core ingredient in detergents and cleaning products, positioning the facility among the largest of its kind globally.
The expansion is part of Dangote’s broader strategy to build an integrated petrochemical ecosystem around its $20 billion refinery in Lekki, which already processes about 650,000 barrels per day. By increasing local production of industrial inputs, the company aims to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imports and support domestic manufacturing growth.
The move highlights a wider industrial shift in Nigeria toward value-added production, as the country seeks to capture more of the petrochemical value chain. If successfully scaled, the project could reshape supply chains for plastics and consumer goods across West Africa, strengthening Nigeria’s position as a regional manufacturing hub.
