Honeywell has entered into a collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to strengthen fuel production capabilities and workforce readiness at the Lekki-based facility, recognized as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. Announced on April 9, 2026, the agreement focuses on deploying digital tools, connected services and advanced monitoring systems to improve operational output and reliability across core processing units. The initiative is designed to support higher production of high-octane fuels derived from multiple feedstocks while ensuring optimal plant performance.
As part of the engagement, Honeywell Performance+ Services will be implemented using the Honeywell Forge platform, enabling real-time performance tracking and predictive insights. The integration of these digital systems with expertise from Honeywell UOP engineers will allow operators to identify inefficiencies and take corrective action promptly. “As global energy demand grows, refineries must operate with greater agility, reliability and efficiency,” said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. “Honeywell’s Connected Solutions pair advanced automation and digital capabilities with more than a century of deep refining expertise to help customers like Dangote improve operational performance, enhance asset reliability and unlock greater value from their facilities.” This deployment underlines the strategic importance of Dangote refinery upgrade efforts in achieving consistent throughput improvements.
In parallel, Honeywell will roll out simulation-based training programs built on digital twins of the refinery. These Operator Training Simulators will allow personnel to engage in real-world operational scenarios within a controlled environment, strengthening decision-making and safety practices. The training component is intended to enhance workforce capability while supporting long-term operational excellence. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is designed to set a new global benchmark for scale, efficiency and output,” said Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. “Honeywell’s Performance+ Services and training programs support our ability to maximize output and achieve operational excellence by developing local talent to run operations safely and reliably as we ramp up production to meet the world’s growing energy needs.”
The refinery currently produces Euro-V quality gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and polypropylene, supporting both domestic supply and export potential. Employing more than 3,000 Nigerian workers, the facility is structured to meet the country’s full demand for refined petroleum products. Building on an ongoing partnership spanning nearly a decade, Honeywell’s refining technologies are expected to support a planned capacity expansion from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years. This capacity scale-up reinforces the broader Dangote refinery upgrade strategy aimed at optimizing assets and accelerating fuel delivery to market.