Dangote Refinery Expands into Namibia with 1.6M-Barrel Fuel Storage to Supply Southern Africa
Dangote Refinery to Build Major Fuel Storage Facility in Namibia to Boost Southern Africa Distribution
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to build a large-scale fuel storage facility in Namibia with the capacity to hold over 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel, according to two sources cited by Reuters.
The project marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand its fuel distribution network across Southern Africa and reshape regional energy trade.
The planned facility will serve as a key hub for distributing refined products to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and potentially southern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The refinery, which cost $20 billion to develop and has a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, began operations last year.
Since coming online, it has been ramping up production and actively exploring new export opportunities across the continent.
According to one source, construction will begin soon in Walvis Bay, a strategic port city on Namibia’s Atlantic coast.
An official from the Namibia Ports Authority confirmed that the facility will be located within the Walvis Bay harbor zone, positioning it for efficient regional logistics.
Although Dangote has not yet released an official statement, insiders indicate that the project is part of a broader plan to enhance the refinery’s export capacity and influence beyond Nigeria.
Once fully operational, the Dangote Refinery aims to meet Nigeria’s domestic fuel demand while exporting surplus products to international markets, reinforcing its role as a transformative force in Africa’s energy landscape.
