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Nigeria's Dangote says refinery IPO demand 'enormous' as Kenya project advances

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29 September 2026

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Energy

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Africa

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Dangote Lagos refinery IPO has attracted enormous investor demand as part of a $1.6 billion plan to double its capacity, while construction of a 700,000 barrel-per-day refinery in East Africa involving Kenya and Rwanda will commence soon.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You should view Africa's capital markets as more receptive than before if you plan to raise funds for energy infrastructure. Government-backed projects in East Africa are opening new customer and partnership opportunities in refining capacity.

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