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Dangote's Planned $17 Billion Kenya Refinery Faces Five-Year Build Timeline

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Aliko Dangote has outlined plans for a $17 billion oil refinery in Kenya that would take five years to build, representing one of the largest single infrastructure investment proposals on the continent if it proceeds. The project is at an early planning stage with a long build horizon and significant financing uncertainty.

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Dangote’s planned Kenya refinery to cost $17 billion, take five years to build · nairametrics.com · T2

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Dangote Eyes $17B Kenya Refinery
Aliko Dangote has outlined plans for a $17 billion oil refinery in Kenya that would take five years to build, representing one of the largest single infrastructure investment proposals on the continent if it proceeds. The project is at an early planning stage with a long build horizon and significant financing uncertainty.