Dangote Refinery Expands into Petrochemicals with Propylene and Detergent Production

The Dangote Group has confirmed that its Lekki refinery will begin large–scale production of propylene and linear alkylbenzene under a strategic partnership with Honeywell’s Oleflex technology. The plant will add 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, a vital feedstock for packaging and industrial manufacturing. It will also produce about 400,000 metric tonnes of linear alkylbenzene per year, a key ingredient in detergent and cleaning products. This move signals a strategic shift from traditional fuel refining to higher–margin petrochemical production. It aims to reduce Nigeria’s import dependence, strengthen local manufacturing, and position the country as a leading global supplier of industrial chemicals.

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