Dangote Group has announced strategic technical partnerships to support the expansion of its fertilizer operations in Nigeria and the development of new plants in Ethiopia. These collaborations mark a significant step in the company’s long‑term plan to strengthen regional food security, boost agricultural productivity, and deepen Africa’s position in the global fertilizer market.
In Nigeria, the group will increase its urea production capacity from three million to nine million metric tons per year. The existing facility operates two trains with a combined capacity of three million metric tons; the expansion will add four additional trains to meet rising demand for high‑quality fertilizer across Africa and global markets.
Separately, Dangote Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant in Gode, Ethiopia. The new facility is designed to produce three million metric tons of urea annually, underscoring the group’s commitment to 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 partnership agreements with several companies. Topsoe will provide ammonia technology licensing and complete process design packages for six ammonia plants. Saipem will supply technology licensing and full process design packages for urea melt units across all six plants. Thyssenkrupp’s UFT division will furnish the granulation technology license and complete process design package for granulation units, supporting the production of premium‑quality urea granules for domestic and international markets. Engineers India Limited has been appointed as the project management consultant and engineering procurement and construction management consultant for the four fertilizer plants being developed by DFFZE in Lekki, Nigeria.
These partnerships reflect Dangote Group’s commitment to delivering high‑quality industrial assets that meet 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. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s food security and industrial development, generating new opportunities for economic advancement.
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