DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) wants to increase transport and storage tariff of refined fuel

Chariot signs pipeline tie-in agreement in Morocco

Israeli PM approves sale of Haifa refinery to Israel Petrochemical Enterprises

Israel Petrochemical Enterprises is set to go ahead with the acquisition of Bazan, the operator of a 197,000-barrel per day refinery in Haifa, as Prime Minister Yair Lapid gave his approval to the deal on September 6.

KIPCO shareholders OK merger with QPIC

Kuwait Projects Co. (KIPCO) has reportedly received a green light for its proposed merger with Qurain Petrochemical Industries Co. (QPIC).

Chariot gains access to GME gas pipeline under tie-in agreement with Morocco’s ONHYM

UK-based Chariot has gained access to the GME gas pipeline under a new agreement with Morocco’s Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM).

Italy receives first cargo of Kuwaiti ULSD

Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), a downstream subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC), has delivered its first batch of ultra-low-sulphur diesel (ULSD) fuel to Italy.

Renergen makes history by becoming South Africa's first commercial LNG producer

DMEA: ZIM, Shell sign 10-year LNG bunkering deal

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (Israel) has secured fuel supplies for 10 new LNG-powered ships that are due to enter its fleet in 2023-2024 under a long-term bunkering contract with a subsidiary of Shell (UK).

SPDC to investigate oil spill in Bayelsa State

Shell Petroleum Development Corp. (SPDC) is investigating an oil spill that reportedly occurred late last month as a result of problems with one of its flow stations in Bayelsa State.

For Cypriot gas, the path to Europe may run through Egypt

Establishing short subsea links with Egypt may be a faster and cheaper way for Cyprus to launch exports than waiting for EastMed, which would be the world’s longest underwater pipeline.

Senegal’s president sees Phase 2 of LNG production starting at GTA in 2024 or 2025

Macky Sall, the president of Senegal, expects BP (UK) to launch the second phase of its natural gas and LNG development project at the offshore Greater Tortue/Ahmeyim (GTA) block in 2024 or 2025.