Dangote Fertiliser Limited Partners with Germany’s thyssenkrupp Uhde to License Four Urea Granulation Units in Nigeria

…Delivering a Combined Daily Capacity of 16,940 Metric Tons with Low-Emission Technology

Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL) has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT), a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde, to license its state-of-the-art UFT® Fluid Bed Granulation Technology for four new urea granulation units in Nigeria.

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Under the agreement, thyssenkrupp Uhde will provide a comprehensive technology license, Process Design Package (PDP), and supply of proprietary equipment including granulators and scrubbers.

Each of the four new units will have a nameplate capacity of 4,235 metric tons per day, expanding DFL’s total annual urea granule production from approximately 2.65 million tons to over 8 million tons. The new facilities will be constructed in Lekki, adjacent to DFL’s existing fertilizer complexes commissioned in 2021 which already utilize UFT® technology and produce 3,850 metric tons per day each.

The upcoming plants will feature UFT’s energy-efficient scrubbing system, designed to minimize pressure drop while effectively controlling dust and ammonia emissions in compliance with stringent environmental standards. They will also incorporate the Ammonia Convert Technology (ACT), which enables the integration of ammonium sulfate byproducts into urea granules eliminating waste streams and providing both logistical and commercial advantages.

Commenting on the partnership, Nadja Haakansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, stated:

“This partnership with Dangote Fertiliser Limited underscores our shared vision for sustainable industrial development and global food security. By deploying our proven UFT® Fluid Bed Granulation Technology, we are setting new benchmarks in efficiency and environmental responsibility within fertilizer production. We are proud to support DFL in building resilient and future-ready value chains.”

Also speaking, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, said: “We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology as we expand our fertilizer operations in Lekki. This initiative reinforces our commitment to agricultural self-sufficiency and industrial progress across Africa. With UFT® technology, we are ensuring the production of premium-quality urea fertilizer that meets international standards while reducing environmental impact. This investment further strengthens Nigeria’s position as a leading global fertilizer producer.”

Dangote Fertiliser Limited is one of Africa’s largest fertilizer producers, dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and food security across the continent. thyssenkrupp Uhde’s UFT® Fluid Bed Granulation Technology is globally recognized as one of the most advanced solutions for urea granule production responsible for more than 70% of the world’s urea granule output and renowned for maintaining emissions far below regulatory limits.