Dangote appoints Engineers India Limited (EIL) as PMC and EPCM for expansion of the Fertilizer Complex in the Lekki Free Trade Zone
The Dangote Group, headquartered in Lagos, is Nigeria’s foremost multinational conglomerate and a dominant industrial force in West Africa. With diversified interests spanning oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, cement, sugar, and food, the Group is one of the region’s largest employers and operates across 17 African countries. Its flagship 650,000 barrels-per-day Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in the Lekki Free Zone is among the largest single-train refineries globally. The Group also owns a world-class Fertilizer Complex, currently producing 2.65 million tons of urea annually, further cementing its role as a key player in global agricultural inputs.
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a premier engineering consultancy under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, has been a trusted partner in shaping global energy and industrial assets. With proven strength across the entire project lifecycle—from concept to commissioning—EIL delivers excellence in oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, metallurgy, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors.
EIL partnered with the Dangote Group as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and EPCM Consultant for the iconic 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, commissioned in 2024.
Contract for Major Fertilizer Capacity Expansion
Building on this strong and trusted partnership, EIL has once again joined hands with the Dangote Group to create one of the world’s largest hubs for nitrogenous fertilizers, comprising six Ammonia–Urea production trains. EIL has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) services for the expansion of the Dangote Fertilizer Complex in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. This major expansion includes the addition of four new fertilizer production trains, significantly scaling up the complex’s capacity and technological sophistication.
Upon completion of this expansion, Dangote Fertilizer will rank among the world’s largest fertilizer complexes, with a production capacity of 8 million tons of urea annually and six fully integrated Ammonia–Urea production trains. This milestone not only strengthens Africa’s industrial ecosystem but also highlights EIL’s unmatched engineering expertise, execution excellence, and leadership in delivering mega projects across the global hydrocarbon and fertilizer value chain.
Leadership Perspectives on the Collaboration
Speaking on the development, President of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, Mr. Aliko Dangote said:
“Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been appointed as the Project Management and EPCM Consultant for the expansion of the Dangote Fertilizer Complex in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, where four new urea trains will be added. This milestone further strengthens the long-standing partnership between Dangote and EIL, whose proven expertise and consistent excellence have made them our most trusted partner for both the Fertilizer Complex and the Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. With these projects, the Lekki industrial zone is emerging as the region’s powerhouse—home to the world’s largest refinery and the world’s largest fertilizer complex.”
Speaking on the development, C&MD, EIL,Ms. Vartika Shukla said:
“EIL is proud to strengthen its partnership with the Dangote Group in shaping Africa’s industrial future. This expansion reflects our shared commitment to delivering world-scale assets with engineering excellence, project management expertise and technological leadership.The addition of four large scale fertilizer trains positions the complex as a global-scale urea hub with six integrated production trains—an achievement that underscores our collective focus on execution excellence and engineering leadership.”
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