Dangote Awards Contract for Ethiopia Fertilizer Project
The Dangote Group contracts Técnicas Reunidas to supply hydrogen reformers for a new urea fertilizer complex in Gode.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Dangote has awarded a contract to the Spanish firm Técnicas Reunidas for the supply of two hydrogen production reformers. These systems are intended for a new fertilizer complex in Gode, Ethiopia, that will utilize local natural gas.
Why it matters
The new facility seeks to bolster Ethiopia's domestic agricultural supply chain and reduce the nation's reliance on fertilizer imports. By leveraging local gas reserves, the project is part of a broader push to scale industrial fertilizer production across Africa.
The two new hydrogen production reformers will deliver a total capacity exceeding 200,000 Nm3/h. The Dangote Group, which operates in 17 African countries, anticipates an estimated annual turnover of $36,000 million by 2026.
The players
Dangote Group
A multinational industrial conglomerate headquartered in Nigeria that operates across 17 African countries.
Técnicas Reunidas
A Spanish engineering and construction firm specializing in large-scale projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Topsoe
A Danish company that provides chemical and process technology, serving here as the technology licensor for the reformer project.
The details
Técnicas Reunidas is tasked with the design, procurement, manufacturing, and FOB supply of the reformers, using technology licensed by Topsoe. The project is expected to be completed within an 18-month delivery window.
Timeline
The Dangote Group was founded in 1978.
The reformers are scheduled for delivery within 18 months.
The group estimates a $36,000 million turnover for 2026.
Market Landscape
This project aligns with the broader regional push to increase domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity under the African Union's Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan. It positions the Dangote Group to further expand its industrial footprint as a major player in African infrastructure.
The development of the Gode facility aims to increase the local availability of urea fertilizer for the agricultural sector. This could eventually stabilize supply costs for regional farmers, though the facility's construction will not impact retail pricing in the immediate term.
The takeaway
This project highlights the growing trend of utilizing national natural gas reserves to foster industrial independence in African markets. Implementing domestic production capabilities remains a key strategy for nations looking to secure their agricultural supply chains.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fuelcellsworks.
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