Nigeria’s Dangote Industries has selected U.S. industrial technology giant Honeywell to support a major expansion of its refining and manufacturing capacity, according to a Reuters report citing executives familiar with the agreement. The partnership is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to scale operations across energy, petrochemicals, and fertilizer production as the conglomerate accelerates its growth strategy.
According to Reuters, Honeywell will provide advanced process automation, digital optimisation tools, and engineering support to enhance efficiency and throughput at Dangote’s key facilities, including its Lagos-based refinery complex and industrial plants across the country. Industry analysts say the move reflects a growing shift toward integrating U.S. industrial technologies into Africa’s manufacturing backbone as local champions pursue competitiveness and global standards.
Additional details, including specific project timelines and cost outlays, were not disclosed. However, industry observers told Bloomberg Africa that the partnership underscores investor confidence in Dangote’s long-term expansion plan, which aims to boost national refining capacity, expand petrochemical output, and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports.
