DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

NNPC sells electricity from Kaduna, Warri refineries

DNG Energy, Imperial Logistics unveil plan for pilot LNG project

DNG Energy of South Africa has teamed up with Imperial Logistics, another local company, for a pilot project that will test the use of LNG as an alternative to diesel in the transport sector.

Namibian MP urges government to require ReconAfrica to build refinery

Themistokles Murorua, a member of Namibia’s lower house of Parliament, has urged Windhoek to demand that ReconAfrica (Canada) build a refinery as it proceeds with the development of crude oil reserves in the Kavango basin.

Ugandan government draws up EACOP tax bill

Uganda’s government has drafted a law designed to establish a fixed legal framework for taxation of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which will pump crude from fields near Lake Albert to the Tanzanian coast.

Montfort acquires assets in East Africa

Montfort, an international commodities trader, is working to establish a foothold in East Africa through the acquisition of local assets.

OQ awards pipeline deal to Galfar

Aramco in talks for South Sudan supply deal

Protesters reportedly block more Libyan crude loading

DMEA: Saudis in South Sudan supply talks

Iran to connect eight more petrochemical complexes to world’s longest ethylene transfer pipeline

Iran makes gas preparations for winter months

Truckers’ strike leads to fuel shortages in South Sudan

South Sudan has begun experiencing fuel shortages following protests by truck drivers over inadequate security along the roads used to import petroleum products and other goods.