Nigeria’s Dangote named African Energy Person of the Year as refinery expansion gathers pace

Nigeria’s Dangote named African Energy Person of the Year as refinery expansion gathers pace

Credit: Dangote GroupThe award comes as Dangote Petroleum Refinery advances a $14.3bn expansion that would double capacity to 1.4mn bpd and pursues new refining and fuel-distribution projects in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa.

Dangote’s refinery, industrial investments earn African Energy award

Aliko Dangote has been named the 2026 African Energy Person of the Year by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), in recognition of his investments in energy infrastructure, industrial capacity and initiatives aimed at reducing Africa’s dependence on imported products. The award recognises individuals whose activities have contributed to energy security, economic development, infrastructure expansion, local […]

Dangote Honoured as 2026 African Energy Person of the Year

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The African Energy Chamber has named Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote its 2026 African Energy Person of the Year, citing his investments in refining, energy infrastructure, and industrial development across the continent. The Johannesburg-based organisation said Dangote’s development of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos was central to the recognition, along with […]

Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026

Aliko Dangote is a visionary who has invested his time, resources, and unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to build industries, strengthen energy security, and create lasting economic opportunity across the continent JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 29, 2026/APO Group/ –Each year, the African Energy Industry’s “African Energy Person of the Year” award celebrates individuals who have […] The post Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of t…