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Iraq blames pipeline delay on oil companies and Kurdish authorities

28 March 2024

The Iraqi oil ministry has blamed the delayed opening of the Iraq-Turkey Crude Oil Pipeline on foreign oil companies as well as the Iraqi Kurdish authorities, due to failure to submit contracts for revision following a 2022 court ruling.

Sudan declares force majeure on oil exports

28 March 2024

Sudan has declared a force majeure on oil exports, spelling potential disaster for its southern neighbour

SS Lootah Group to turn used cooking oil into biofuel

28 March 2024

Dubai-based company SS Lootah Group is set to produce biofuel from used cooking oil through its subsidiary Lootah Biofuels in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions in the UAE.

Nigeria urged to reduce LPG prices

28 March 2024

The Nigerian chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu on March 24 to intervene in the high cost of liquefied petroleum gas.

Dangote set to begin diesel sales

28 March 2024

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery may begin to sell petroleum products next week, according to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

Iraq continues making pipeline progress

27 March 2024

Iraq this week announced the completion of two projects to rehabilitate pipelines: one carrying oil to a major refinery, the other piping gas to a power station.

Aramco aims to remain China’s key energy partner

26 March 2024

The Saudi firm has reiterated its commitment to key offtake partner China in a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Legal battles persist as Iraq-Turkey export standstill continues

25 March 2024

A year after the shutdown of the critical Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline, the conduit responsible for transporting around 0.5% of the world’s oil supply remains inactive, caught in a web of legal and financial complications.

Ghana nominates new members for Tema Oil Refinery board

21 March 2024

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated an eleven-member board of directors to oversee operations at the country’s ailing Tema Oil Refinery Company Ltd (TOR).

Methane emissions from the energy sector increased in 2023

21 March 2024

The International Energy Agency estimates that in 2023, nearly 120mn tonnes of methane emissions stemmed from the production and utilisation of fossil fuels, slightly higher than in 2022.

Port Harcourt to commence operations in two weeks, says Mele Kyari

21 March 2024

CEO of the NNPCL Mele Kyari has said that the importation of refined petroleum products in Nigeria will stop this year.

Iranian petrochemical exports set to increase in 2024

20 March 2024

Iranian petrochemical exports are set to increase by 1.5mn tonnes in 2024 surpassing previous figures, according to the head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Co. Morteza Shahmirzaei.

GECF strikes bullish tone on gas demand growth

20 March 2024

The Gas Exporting Countries’ Forum (GECF) has come out with a bullish prediction that consumption of the fuel will surge by 34% by the middle of the century.

SOCAR's total investments in Turkish Petkim petrochemical complex amounted to $1.7bn

20 March 2024

SOCAR Turkey Enerji has invested $1.7bn in the development of the Turkish petrochemical complex Petkim Petrokimya Holding, Elchin Ibadov, General Director of SOCAR Turkiye Enerji (SOCAR’s Turkish subsidiary) said in an interview.

Sonangol awards Lobito project management deal to KBR

20 March 2024

US-based engineering company KBR announced in a March 14 press release that it had been awarded a project management contract by Sonagol for the design and construction of Angola’s planned 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) Lobito refinery in Benguela.

Nigeria is largest importer of European refined petrol in Africa – S&P

19 March 2024

S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts have said that Nigeria has become Africa’s largest importer of European refined petrol as shipments from the continent to Africa increase.

Riyadh engages Wall Street for Aramco share sale

18 March 2024

Saudi Arabia is in active discussions with major Wall Street banks for a significant share sale of Saudi Aramco, to support the Kingdom's ambition to diversify its economy and strengthen its position on the global financial stage.

Aramco eyes more global investments

14 March 2024

CEO of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser said on March 9 that the company was looking for new opportunities to invest in China due to growing oil demand in the country, as well as investing in liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals.

Iran braces for petrol consumption upsurge during Nowruz

14 March 2024

Iran is gearing up for a sharp rise in petrol consumption during the upcoming New Year holiday (Nowruz), amid a new record high in fuel use rates.

Saudi Aramco to reduce supply of oil to China, India

13 March 2024

Saudi Aramco is set to reduce its supply of crude oil to customers in China and India due to upcoming oilfield maintenance, according to comments made by five sources on March 11.

Second shipment of US WTI to arrive at Dangote Refinery in March

13 March 2024

A second batch of US West Texas Intermediate crude oil is set to arrive at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day refinery on March 13, according to Kpler data.

Pipeline and tanker to support Iraqi export efforts

13 March 2024

Despite ongoing output restraint among members of the OPEC+ group, Iraq continues to invest in expanding its crude export capabilities from its southern ports.

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