The multinational Dangote Group has awarded Técnicas Reunidas the contract to supply two hydrogen production reformers for the new ammonia and urea fertilizer complex it is developing in Gode, in the Somali province of Ethiopia.

Dangote is a major industrial conglomerate founded in 1978, headquartered in Nigeria, and operating in 17 African countries, with a diverse range of activities in sectors such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, cement, automotive, and property, among others. Its estimated turnover for 2026 is expected to be around $ 36,000 million.

The plant it is developing in Gode aims to utilize Ethiopia’s natural gas reserves to manufacture fertilizers, reduce dependence on imports and foreign exchange expenditure, and bolster the country’s agricultural supply. It will have an annual production capacity of 3 million tonnes of urea fertilizer, enabling it to meet demand from neighboring markets.

The contract awarded to Técnicas Reunidas includes the design, procurement, manufacture, and FOB (free on board) supply of two reformers for producing the hydrogen required to generate ammonia and urea at the plant.

This equipment will have a production capacity of over 200,000 Nm³/h (cubic meters of hydrogen per hour). It will be supplied within a maximum of 18 months by TR-Technical, the division of Técnicas Reunidas specializing in the design and supply of heat transfer equipment.

The technology licensor for the reformers will be Topsoe, a Danish company specializing in chemical process technologies and catalyst manufacturing, particularly for the production of ammonia, hydrogen, fuels and other chemicals.
With this new contract, which follows the award of the engineering services for a large green hydrogen plant in South Africa recently announced by the company, Técnicas Reunidas is significantly expanding its presence in Africa.

In short, the contract puts Técnicas Reunidas in an excellent position to capitalize on new opportunities in the energy and fertilizer sectors across the African continent and expand its presence there; it also enables close collaboration with a leading technology licensor and strengthens its position in low-carbon hydrogen production and its derivatives.

About Técnicas Reunidas

Técnicas Reunidas is a global engineering firm that has carried out more than 2,600 projects in over 70 countries throughout its 66-year history.
It specializes in designing and constructing large-scale industrial plants for producing clean fuels, natural gas, and chemicals.
Técnicas Reunidas is at the forefront of industrial decarbonization and the circular economy, combining its engineering capabilities with a strong presence in shaping the value chains for hydrogen and its derivatives, sustainable fuels, and carbon management.
With a workforce of approximately 14,000 employees, most of whom are highly qualified engineers, Técnicas Reunidas’ headquarters in Spain is a major center of engineering excellence.