East African states are weighing a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery, with Aliko Dangote offering to build it but now favouring Kenya's Mombasa over Tanga.
EAST AFRICA · ENERGY
Key Facts
—The plan: East African states are discussing a joint oil refinery, modelled on Nigeria’s giant Dangote plant.
—The size: Aliko Dangote has offered to build a 650,000-barrel-a-day refinery if regional governments back it.
—The twist: First floated for Tanzania’s port of Tanga, the project now has Dangote favouring Kenya’s Mombasa.
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