Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has entered into discussions with the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) regarding a strategic partnership focused on refining and petroleum product supply.
The talks aim to formalize cooperation between the Nigerian industrial giant and the Republic of the Congo's national oil company, marking a potential expansion of Dangote's operational reach beyond West Africa.
The development comes as Dangote seeks to leverage its refining capacity to serve broader African markets.
While specific terms of the partnership have not been disclosed, the focus on refining and supply suggests an effort to integrate Dangote's production capabilities with SNPC's distribution networks in Central Africa.
This move aligns with the company's broader strategy to become a dominant player in the continent's energy infrastructure.
The news follows recent reports that Dangote is positioned as the likely builder for a joint 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery project in East Africa.