# Aliko Dangote

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## Timeline

- **2029**: Operational Launch — Scheduled start of urea production to meet domestic and regional demand.
- **2026-03-16**: Agreement Signed — Dangote and GCL Group formalize the $4.2B gas supply deal in Lagos.
- **2026**: Infrastructure Phase — Construction of the 108km pipeline and the $2.5B fertilizer complex.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Dangote Refinery Becomes Africa's Energy Lifeline Amid Middle East War
2026-03-20 07:27:47 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The outbreak of war involving Iran has severely disrupted traditional fuel supply routes to Africa, triggering a massive surge in demand for Nigeria's Dangote Refinery. Major economies including South Africa and Kenya are now scrambling to secure supply from the facility to avert domestic energy crises.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/dangote-refinery-africa-fuel-supply-disruption

### Dangote and GCL Group Ink $4.2B Gas Deal for Ethiopia Fertilizer Hub
2026-03-17 02:08:10 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Dangote Industries and China's GCL Group have signed a $4.2 billion, 25-year agreement to supply natural gas to a new $2.5 billion fertilizer plant in Ethiopia. The project aims to produce 3 million tonnes of urea annually by 2029, positioning Ethiopia as a regional agricultural powerhouse.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/dangote-gcl-ethiopia-gas-fertilizer-deal

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