Port of Lamu receives second Dangote refinery equipment shipment
The Port of Lamu received 154 pieces of heavy machinery for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery, marking progress on the KSh 2.2 trillion project.
The Port of Lamu has received a second shipment of equipment for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery. The MV Great Glory docked carrying 154 pieces of heavy machinery, following an earlier delivery in late September. The KSh 2.2 trillion (US$17 billion) refinery is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily and is expected to become the largest refining complex in East Africa.
These successive shipments signify physical progress for the refinery project, which requires significant logistical capabilities that Lamu has demonstrated. The port's infrastructure, including its 17.5-meter berth depth, allows for direct discharge of heavy modules. The port handled nearly 800,000 metric tonnes in 2025 and plans to add 21 berths by 2030.
The refinery's construction phase is expected to generate substantial cargo volumes through Lamu over the next 40 months, supporting the port's expansion plans. The long-term viability will depend on sustained throughput after construction and securing crude supply arrangements to operate at design capacity.
Why it mattersInvestors are affected by the ongoing development of the KSh 2.2 trillion refinery, which is receiving equipment shipments and aims to be the largest in East Africa.