Congo’s national oil firm in talks with Dangote refinery on long-term fuel supply deal

The national oil company of the Republic of the Congo has commenced discussions with Dangote Petroleum Refinery on a strategic partnership to strengthen the country’s supply of refined petroleum products.

A delegation from the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) recently visited the refinery in Lagos.

The discussions centred on collaboration in refining, petroleum products supply, energy security, industrial development, and knowledge sharing to deepen regional cooperation.

Speaking at the meeting, Maixent Raoul Ominga, the managing director of SNPC, described the refinery as a strategic asset for Africa.

He said the Congolese oil company is interested in a long-term partnership with Dangote.

“We have visited this remarkable refinery, which represents a major industrial achievement for Africa,” Ominga said.

“The Republic of the Congo has refining capacity and we are keen to explore strategic cooperation that will help strengthen the supply of refined petroleum products while creating value for both organisations.”

Ominga also commended the Dangote Group’s investments in the Republic of the Congo, particularly in the cement sector, saying they have expanded local industrial capacity and improved access to construction materials.

Responding, Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dangote Industries Limited, reiterated the group’s commitment to Africa’s industrialisation through regional partnerships.

“We are for Africa, not just Nigeria. Tell us what you need, and we will see how we can work together,” Dangote said.

The industrialist also said the refinery has improved access to cleaner fuels across the continent by producing petroleum products that meet international specifications while reducing Africa’s dependence on imported refined products.

Also speaking, Devakumar Edwin, Dangote’s group vice-president for oil and gas, outlined plans to increase the plant’s total refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day, including a proposed 700,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Kenya.

The planned expansion aligns with Dangote’s strategy to increase the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day within 30 months, strengthening its position as a regional supplier of refined petroleum products.

Edwin also disclosed plans to invest an additional $46 billion in the group’s refining, cement, and fertiliser businesses between 2026 and 2028 as part of its expansion strategy across Africa.

The meeting was attended by Fatima Aliko Dangote, Peggy Ndongo, adviser to the president of the Republic of the Congo, and other officials from SNPC and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL).