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Dangote Group refinery expansion and IPO developments

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Since commissioning, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reshaped Nigeria’s energy landscape, supplying approximately 80% of domestic petrol demand. The company is advancing a massive capital raise to support its ‘Vision 2030’ plan to expand the Lagos plant from 700,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2029. ~~To support this expansion, Dangote Industries acquired 4,000 pieces of construction equipment in September 2026, bringing its total fleet to approximately 6,500 machines.~~ The landmark IPO, which opened on September 14, 2026, aimed to raise approximately N2.15 trillion ($1.6 billion) through 4.1 billion ordinary ~~shares priced at N525 per share. Described by Aliko Dangote as a ‘People’s IPO,’ the offering sought to democratize ownership with minimum subscriptions as low as 10~~ shares. ~~To encourage participation, the Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a Student Share Grant Initiative, and the company later prioritized small-scale investors applying with N50,000 or less.~~ The ~~IPO concluded successfully, attracting~~ offering attracted applications from investors in 120 ~~countries across six continents, including all 54 African nations. High demand, which~~ countries, with demand reportedly ~~exceeded~~ exceeding targets by three to four times, secured between $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion in commitments, potentially triggering a 30 per cent over-allotment option. Aliko Dangote indicated a willingness to increase the offering size to accommodate interest, which could reduce his personal holdings from approximately 87 per cent to 57 per cent. times. Financially, the refinery reported a significant turnaround, earning $22.5 billion in revenue and a $4.73 billion net profit for the nine months ending September 30, 2026. The company also transitioned ~~from a net debt position in 2025~~ to a net cash position of approximately $651 million by September 2026. In Kenya, the $16 billion Lamu refinery project has seen construction ~~progress, with~~ progress. Following the ~~official breaking of ground~~ groundbreaking in late September ~~2026.~~ 2026, the vessel MV Great Glory arrived at the Port of Lamu on 19 October 2026, delivering 154 pieces of heavy machinery. This follows a previous delivery of approximately 2,930 metric tonnes of materials. The complex, designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, is expected to include a 1,000 MW power plant and fertilizer facilities, with operations targeted for early 2030. In Nigeria, the refinery has become a primary driver of maritime activity. Cargo linked to the refinery accounted for an estimated 30.4% of the nation’s total port throughput during the first half of 2026, with refinery-related operations representing approximately 76% of the total tonnage at the Lekki deep-sea port.

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