DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

Pipeline theft highlights larger problems in Nigeria

Disruptions in oil flows to export terminals are affecting Nigeria’s politics, economic standing and efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in fuel.

Sudan cuts motor fuel prices amidst public scepticism over economic impact

Nigeria has shut down 365 illegal oil refineries linked to small Delta town

Ugandan president’s office says Afreximbank has pledged $200mn loan for EACOP

DMEA: Oil begins flowing to Iraq’s Karbala refinery

Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced on September 25 that the Karbala refinery had begun receiving feedstock in preparation for trial production.

AfrOil: Gasoline subsidies called main driver of Nigerian public debt

Patience Oniha, the director-general of Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO), said on September 27 that domestic gasoline subsidies were the primary cause of the ongoing rise in public debt.

Head of ENOC says UAE’s retail fuel consumption is rising

The UAE is seeing retail fuel consumption grow on the back of improvements in the economy, but without returning to the level that prevailed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Algeria benefits from gas deals with Spain, Italy on prices revision

Nigeria’s NNPCL adds 380 Oando filling stations to network via OVH acquisition

Baker Hughes signs service contract for Coral Sul FLNG offshore Mozambique

Nigeria’s NUPRC gears up to launch auctions for gas flaring reduction contracts

NewMed’s merger with Capricorn to create a MENA gas and energy champion

Slovenia expects to obtain natural gas from Algeria soon

NPA chief notes 41% growth in Ghana’s fuel demand in 2021

US whacks Iran with new petrochemical, petroleum sanctions as JCPOA prospects fade