Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia.
According to the company, the collaborations mark a major step in its long-term goal to strengthen regional food security, boost agricultural productivity, and deepen Africa’s footprint in the global fertiliser market.
Through these partnerships, Dangote Group plans to increase its urea production capacity in Nigeria from the current three million metric tons to nine million metric tons annually. The existing facility operates two trains with a combined capacity of three million metric tons, while the expansion will add four additional trains to meet rising demand across Africa and international markets.
Beyond the Nigerian expansion, the Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, designed to produce three million metric tons of urea annually. The project represents a significant investment in strengthening food security and industrial development in the Horn of Africa.
To deliver world-class facilities built to global standards of technology and efficiency, Dangote Group has entered into several high-profile partnerships:
- Topsoe will provide ammonia technology licensing and complete process design packages for six ammonia plants—four in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia. The company is globally recognised for its advanced and environmentally responsible ammonia technologies.
- Saipem will supply technology licensing and full process design packages for urea melt units across all six plants, leveraging its extensive engineering expertise and long-standing experience in fertiliser production systems.
- Thyssenkrupp’s UFT division will deliver the granulation technology license and process design package for granulation units in all six plants, enabling the production of premium-quality granulated urea for domestic and export markets.
- Engineers India Limited has been appointed project management consultant and EPC management consultant for the four fertiliser plants being developed by DFFZE in Lekki, Nigeria. The company brings a strong track record in delivering large-scale industrial engineering projects.
Dangote Group said these partnerships underscore its commitment to developing high-quality industrial assets that align with the most rigorous global standards. The expansion is expected to significantly boost Africa’s regional urea and ammonia output, create jobs, support agricultural value chains, and contribute to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria, Ethiopia and across the continent.
The Group reiterated its dedication to building resilient industrial capacity, supporting national development priorities, and forging strong global collaborations that advance Africa’s long-term prosperity.
