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Dangote Breaks Ground on $16B Kenya Oil Refinery Project
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto have initiated the construction of a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, capable of processing 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily. This project is set to be the largest industrial development in East Africa and is projected to create 60,000 jobs during its peak construction. Local protests have arisen over compensation for land used, but Dangote insists the project will continue as planned for completion by 2030. The refinery represents a significant investment in Kenya's infrastructure, surpassing the $5.1 billion Standard Gauge Railway and could influence regional energy dynamics.
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Dangote, Ethiopia, Djibouti to Build $660M Fuel Pipeline
Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia, and Djibouti will develop a $660 million petroleum pipeline and storage project that consists of a 120km pipeline connecting Damerjog port to Dewele in Ethiopia. The project will include a storage capacity of approximately 400 million litres and is expected to begin operations within 18 months. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated it will reduce fuel transport time from five days to one day. This project enhances Ethiopia's energy security and is part of Dangote's broader expansion across Africa, which includes significant refinery projects and investments.
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