US Edition
Africa's Largest Refinery Expands Petrochemical Exports
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lekki, Nigeria, launched polypropylene production in March 2025 and partnered exclusively with Vinmar's Premier Product Marketing LLC for global exports.
- This development followed a commissioning process since January 2024 and addresses Nigeria's prior reliance on imports for 90 percent of its polypropylene needs.
- The $2 billion facility, located adjacent to Africa's largest refinery, manufactures 77 different polypropylene variants and can produce up to 900 thousand metric tonnes each year, serving sectors like packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction.
- Hajiya Fatima Aliko Dangote expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Vinmar to launch Dangote Polypropylene globally, while Vinmar CEO Vishal Goradia highlighted pride in strengthening their partnership through this initiative.
- The partnership aims to reduce Nigeria's $267 million annual polymer import costs and position the plant as Africa's largest polypropylene exporter with regional market growth potential.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Nigeria's Dangote refinery agrees to export polypropylene with Vinmar
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals said it will partner with Vinmar Group, an international petrochemicals distribution company, to bring Dangote polypropylene to global markets.
Africa's Largest Refinery Expands Petrochemical Exports
The petrochemical plant next to Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote, will export polypropylene to the global markets under an exclusive partnership with petrochemicals distributor Vinmar International. Polypropylene (PP) – a common, versatile thermoplastic polymer – is used in many applications, including plastics, fibers, packaging, and automotive components. “This collaboration marks an important step in expanding the reach of high-quality po…
African Chemical Giant Is Born: Dangote Plant Is Ready to Disrupt Markets and Challenge Europe - Economic Scenarios
The petrochemical plant located next to Africa's largest refinery, Dangote , will export polypropylene to global markets through an exclusive partnership with petrochemicals distributor Vinmar International. Polypropylene (PP), a common and versatile thermoplastic polymer, is used in numerous applications, including the production of plastics, fibers, packaging, and automotive components. “This collaboration marks an important step in expanding …
Dangote Refinery Partners With Vinmar Group For Global Polypropylene Distribution » News.ng
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced its intention to collaborate with Vinmar Group, a leading international petrochemicals distribution firm, to facilitate the export of polypropylene produced at its facility to global markets. Production of 25-kilogram bagged polypropylene began at the facility in March, initially aimed at meeting domestic demand. Currently, the West African nation relies on imports for approximately…
Dangote Refinery Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene Globally, Eyes $1.2bn Market
Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered an exclusive distribution partnership with U.S.-based Premier Product Marketing LLC, a Vinmar Group company, to supply its newly produced polypropylene to markets outside Nigeria and Africa. The announcement marks another milestone in the company’s expansion strategy, following the start-up of its polypropylene facility in Lekki, Lagos, two months ago. […] The post Dangote Refinery Partners Vinmar …
Dangote Refinery To Begin Polypropylene Export - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment
Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has revealed plans to partner with an international petrochemicals distribution company, Vinmar Group, to export Dangote polypropylene to global markets. The refinery began 25kg bag polypropylene production in March for the local market. Nigeria currently imports 90% of its annual polypropylene requirements, amounting…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
