The Republic of the Congo’s national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), has opened talks with Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The two entities are evaluating a strategic alliance to enhance the supply of refined petroleum in Congo and foster regional industrial integration.
Maixent Raoul Ominga, Managing Director of SNPC, headed a delegation to the Lagos-based refinery. He highlighted the site as a crucial asset for Africa’s progress. Ominga expressed a strong desire to secure a long-term agreement that builds upon Congo’s existing refining capacity, focusing on energy security and technical knowledge exchange.
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, emphasized his organization’s focus on the entire African continent rather than just Nigeria. He confirmed the company’s commitment to industrial growth through strategic regional investments. The refinery currently produces high-quality fuels that meet global standards, potentially reducing Africa’s reliance on external imports.
During the visit, Devakumar Edwin, Group Vice President of Oil and Gas, detailed plans to scale up total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day. This target includes 1.4 million barrels from the Nigerian facility and a proposed 700,000-barrel complex in Kenya. Furthermore, the group plans to inject $46 billion into its refining, cement, and fertilizer sectors between 2026 and 2028.
This collaboration reflects a mutual goal between SNPC and Dangote Industries to improve regional value chains and achieve greater energy self-sufficiency for the continent.
