In the News:
- Engineers India Limited secured a $350 million Dangote refinery expansion contract.
- The project will raise capacity to 1.4 million bpd.
- It will also boost petrochemical production and exports.
India’s state owned engineering firm, Engineers India Limited, has secured a contract valued at more than $350 million to support the expansion of Dangote Group’s refinery in Nigeria.
In a statement on Saturday, Engineers India Limited said the contract relates to the planned expansion of the 650,000 bdp Dangote refinery and petrochemical complex to 1.4 million bdp.
The company noted that the expansion will be executed under a second train at the existing site in Lagos State.
The mandate covers project management consultancy and engineering, procurement and construction management services for a second refinery train at the Lekki Free Zone facility.
The refinery’s leadership had earlier announced plans to expand capacity from 650,000 bpd to 1.4 million bpd, upgrading the facility from a single-train to a double-train operation.
Engineers India Limited previously served as project management consultant and EPCM consultant for the original refinery and petrochemical complex.
What the refinery expansion will include
The expansion programme will raise polypropylene production as part of Dangote Group’s broader petrochemical operations. Polypropylene capacity will increase from 830 kilo tonnes per annum to 2.4 million tonnes per annum.
This will be achieved through the revamp of the existing polypropylene unit and the installation of an additional 1.2 million tonnes per annum unit. The project also includes the installation of a 750 kilo tonnes per annum UOP Oleflex unit to support propylene feedstock supply.
These additions are intended to improve integration between refining and petrochemical operations at the Lekki complex. The expanded output will serve African markets while also supporting international exports.
Why the Dangote project matters for Nigeria
The Dangote refinery plays a central role in Nigeria’s plan to reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products.
Despite being Africa’s largest crude oil producer, Nigeria has historically depended on imports for most of its fuel needs.
By expanding capacity to 1.4 million bdp, the refinery is expected to support local fuel availability and stabilise domestic supply.
Engineers India Limited said the project is of global scale for the energy sector. The company added that the expanded complex will support Nigeria’s ambition to emerge as a regional hub for refined petroleum products and petrochemicals.
