Dangote Group has again announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertilizer operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertilizer plants in Ethiopia. These collaborations mark a significant step in the company’s long – term to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and deepen Africa’s position in the global fertilizer market.
Through these strategic partnerships, Dangote Group will increase its urea production capacity in Nigeria from the current three million tonnes to nine million metric tonnes annually. The existing facility operates two trains with a combined capacity of three million metric tonnes. The expansion will introduce four additional trains, enabling the Group to meet the rising demand for high quality fertilizer across Africa and global markets.
In addition to the Nigeria expansion, the Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant in Gode, Ethiopia. The facility is designed to produce three million metric tonnes of urea annually and represent a significant strengthening food security and Industrial growth across the continent.
To deliver world class facilities and ensure the highest standards of technology, reliability, and operational efficiency, Dangote Group has entered into the following partnership agreements:
Topsoe Topsoe will provide ammonia technology licensing and complete process design packages for six ammonia plants. Four of these plants will be located in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia. Topsoe is recognised globally for advanced process technologies that support efficient and environmentally responsible production.
Saipem Saipem will technology licensing and full process design package for urea melt units across all six plants. This includes four units in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia. Saipem brings deep engineering expertise and decades of experience in fertilizer production systems.
Thyssenkrupp through UFT. Thyssenkrupp’s UFT. division will supply the granulation technology license and complete process design package for granulation units in production of premium quality urea granules suited for domestic and international markets.
Engineers India Limited Engineers India Limited has been appointed as project management consultant and engineering procurement and construction management consultant for the four fertilizer plants being developed by DFFZE in Lekki, Nigeria. Engineering India brings proven competence in large scale in Industrial engineering and project delivery.
These partnerships reflect Dangote Group’s commitment to delivering high quality Industrial assets that the most rigorous global standards. The planned expansion will significantly increase regional urea and ammonia production capacity, create new jobs, support agricultural value chains, and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria, Ethiopia and across the continent.
Dangote Group remains fully dedicated to building resilient Industrial capacity, supporting national development priorities, and forging strong, global collaborations that advance Africa’s long – term prosperity.
