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Article

Aliko Dangote sets September 30, 2026, to break ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya.

Business Tech Africa Sep 7, 2026
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TL;DR

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote announced a September 30, 2026, groundbreaking date for a new 700,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya.

The $16 billion project will be financed via 70% debt ($11.2 billion) and 30% equity, with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda offered a combined 30% stake worth $1.5 billion.

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The refinery aims to serve East African markets, utilizing estimated regional crude supplies from South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya.

If construction commences in late 2026 as planned, this refinery could significantly reshape East Africa's energy landscape over the next decade by reducing the region's heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum.

However, regional governments like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda must first secure the $1.5 billion needed to acquire their offered 30% equity stake.

Furthermore, the project's long-term viability will depend on establishing concrete crude supply commitments and pipeline infrastructure from South Sudan and Uganda to meet the massive 700,000 barrels per day processing capacity.

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