Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Operational Launch
The fertilizer plant is scheduled to begin production, meeting Ethiopia's urea demand.
Agreement Signed
Dangote Industries and GCL Group formalize the $4.2bn gas supply deal in Lagos.
Infrastructure Phase
Construction of the 108km pipeline and the urea production complex in Ethiopia.
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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