Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Operational Launch
The fertilizer plant is scheduled to begin production, meeting Ethiopia's urea demand.
Infrastructure Phase
Construction of the 108km pipeline and the urea production complex in Ethiopia.
Agreement Signed
Dangote Industries and GCL Group formalize the $4.2bn gas supply deal in Lagos.
The Dangote Refinery is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand as African nations scramble to replace fuel supplies disrupted by the war involving Iran. Major economies including South Africa and Kenya are pivoting toward the Nigerian facility to avert critical energy shortages and stabilize domestic markets.
Dangote Industries and China's GCL Group have signed a 25-year, $4.2 billion gas supply agreement to fuel a new $2.5 billion urea fertilizer plant in Ethiopia. The project aims to establish East Africa's largest fertilizer production hub by 2029, leveraging local gas reserves to ensure regional food security.
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