Dangote Fertilizer Limited (DFL) has signed a strategic partnership with Thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT), a subsidiary of Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Uhde, to deploy its state-of-the-art UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology for four new urea granulation units in Nigeria.
According to a statement, the agreement covers the technology license, a comprehensive Process Design Package (PDP), and the supply of key proprietary equipment, including granulators and scrubbers.
Each of the four units will have a production capacity of 4,235 metric tons per day, bringing Dangote Fertiliser’s total daily urea output to 16,940 metric tons. Once completed, the project will increase the company’s annual production capacity from around 2.65 million tons to over 8 million tons, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading fertiliser producers.
The new units will be located in Lekki, adjacent to Dangote Fertiliser’s existing complexes, which have been operating with UFT technology since 2021 and currently produce 3,850 metric tons per day each.
According to the statement, the facilities will feature UFT’s latest energy-efficient scrubbing system, designed to reduce pressure drop and effectively capture dust and ammonia emissions, ensuring compliance with global environmental standards.
They will also integrate UFT’s Ammonia Convert Technology (ACT), which allows for the inclusion of ammonium sulfate byproducts into the urea granules, eliminating waste, cutting operational costs, and providing commercial and logistical benefits.
Speaking on the agreement, Nadja Haakansson, CEO of Thyssenkrupp Uhde, said the collaboration highlights a shared commitment to sustainable industrial growth and global food security.
“By deploying our proven UFT® Fluid Bed Granulation Technology, we are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and environmental responsibility in fertiliser production. We are proud to support Dangote Fertiliser in building resilient and future-ready value chains,” she said.
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, described the partnership as a major step toward achieving agricultural self-sufficiency and industrial advancement in Africa.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to producing high-quality urea fertiliser that meets international standards while reducing environmental impact. It also strengthens Nigeria’s position as a major player in the global fertiliser market,” Dangote said.
