Dangote Group signs strategic partnerships to expand fertiliser operations in Nigeria, Ethiopia
Dangote Group has formalised technical partnerships with global engineering and technology companies to support the expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and the construction of new plants in Ethiopia.
The initiative aims to increase production capacity, strengthen regional food security, and expand Africa’s position in the global fertiliser market.
A statement released by the Group on Thursday indicated that the expansion in Nigeria will increase urea production from three million metric tons to nine million metric tons annually.
The current facility operates two production trains, and the addition of four more trains is expected to meet rising domestic and international demand.
The Group also announced the commencement of a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, which is projected to produce three million metric tons of urea annually.
The Ethiopian facility is part of Dangote Group’s continental strategy to support industrial growth and agricultural productivity.
To deliver advanced industrial facilities and ensure operational efficiency, Dangote Group has entered into the following agreements:
Topsoe: Licensing and process design for six ammonia plants—four in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia. The technology is designed for efficient and environmentally responsible ammonia production.
Saipem: Technology licensing and process design for urea melt units across all six plants.
Thyssenkrupp UFT: Granulation technology licensing and process design for urea granules production.
Engineers India Limited (EIL): Appointed as project management consultant and engineering, procurement, and construction management consultant for four plants in Lekki, Nigeria.
The statement emphasised that these partnerships reflect Dangote Group’s commitment to delivering industrial assets that meet international standards.
The expansion is expected to increase urea and ammonia output, create employment opportunities, and contribute to economic growth in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the broader African region.
