Who We Are
About Us
One of the few companies in the world executing a full Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical complex as an EPC Contractor.
650,000
Barrels Per Day Capacity
2,635
Hectares Site Area
30,000
Workers on Site
100,000+
Projected Future Jobs
Africa's Most Ambitious Infrastructure Project
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is one of the few companies in the world executing a Petroleum Refinery and a Petrochemical complex directly as an EPC Contractor. Globally, only three other individual owners have completed a full EPC contract for a petroleum refinery.
With a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels daily, the facility spans approximately 2,635 hectares and is located in Lagos's Lekki Free Trade Zone.
The project currently employs 30,000 workers, with projections of 100,000 future direct and indirect jobs — a transformative force for Nigeria's economy.
Local Content Development
Over 400 artisans from host communities received training through partnerships with Nigerian government agencies in key trade skills:
This initiative ensures local communities directly benefit from the refinery's presence, building lasting skills and employment opportunities.
Manpower Development
A comprehensive program to develop world-class Nigerian petroleum talent:
- 900 young engineers trained at international refineries
- 6 mechanical engineers at GE University, Italy
- 50 process engineers trained by Honeywell UOP
- 50 management trainees with ongoing specialization
Beyond Investment
The project required 65 million cubic meters of sand filling— costing approximately $300 million — to elevate swamp land by 1.5 meters for climate resilience. This extraordinary feat of engineering underscores the scale and ambition of Africa's largest infrastructure project.