Honeywell International announced a new agreement with Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery to supply UOP technology for expanding the refinery’s petrochemical production. The deal will enable Dangote to increase output of propylene and linear alkylbenzene—key feedstocks for plastics and detergents—and broaden its product mix beyond fuels.
The agreement is part of Honeywell’s strategy to deepen its presence in emerging markets and leverage its UOP process technology in large‑scale projects. By providing advanced catalysts and process solutions, Honeywell will help Dangote achieve higher yields and lower operating costs, strengthening the refinery’s competitive position in West Africa.
The deal follows a long‑standing partnership that began in 2017, when Honeywell UOP secured a contract for critical equipment and technology licensing for the Dangote refinery. The new agreement builds on that relationship and positions Honeywell as a key technology partner as Dangote expands its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028.
While the financial terms of the agreement are not publicly disclosed, the project is expected to be completed within three years, with the expanded petrochemical capacity becoming operational by 2028. The partnership is expected to help Dangote diversify into higher‑margin petrochemicals and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported plastics and detergent inputs.
Honeywell’s management highlighted the strategic fit of the deal. President of Honeywell UOP, Rajesh Gattupalli, noted that “Dangote’s ongoing investments in advanced process technologies and digital solutions to maximize efficiency and throughput position it among the world’s leading refinery and petrochemical facilities.” Honeywell’s Chairman and CEO, Vimal Kapur, emphasized the company’s focus on automation, aviation, and energy transition, noting that the partnership aligns with Honeywell’s broader transformation into three independent companies.
The deal underscores a broader trend of energy producers in emerging markets expanding into petrochemicals to capture higher margins and reduce import dependence. For Honeywell, the contract reinforces its leadership in UOP technology deployments worldwide and supports its growth trajectory in the process‑technology segment.
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