DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
Another blow to EastMed as Cyprus favours simpler export option
The EastMed gas pipeline project, which has been discussed for over decades, looks even less likely to materialise after the new government in Cyprus now says it favours the development of a shorter link from Israel.
Turkey remains top destination for Russian diesel exports
Turkey is set to be the top destination for Russian diesel exports again this month, with trader comments and Refinitiv Eikon data also showing the country’s own shipments will increase following the completion of seasonal refinery maintenance.
Zambia's Delta Marimba, Tanzanian partner unveil plan to build 100MW gas-to-power plant
French, Ugandan NGOs file new suit against EACOP in Paris court
French and Ugandan NGOs have filed suit against France’s TotalEnergies over the Lake Albert oil project.
Nigeria’s campaign to open fuel imports to private companies making slow progress
Nigeria's move to open the domestic fuel sector to private entities appears to be having a limited impact, as no private marketers have actually launched gasoline imports yet.
EPCs awarded for Amiral development
Major new oil spill from Shell pipeline in Nigeria fouls farms, river in long-polluted Niger Delta area
Nigeria's mounting debt to oil traders seen threatening President Tinubu's reform agenda
Kenya issues $124mn bond to pay fuel subsidy arrears
DMEA: Fuel hike protests in Angola
More pain as Kenya doubles VAT on petroleum products
Retail fuel prices in Kenya are set to increase substantially from next month after Members of Parliament voted in favour of raising value added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to 16% from the current 8%.
African Energy Chamber, Gazprom host Johannesburg roundtable on natural gas benefits for continent
Iraqi refining news gives pause for optimism
Qatar signed a deal this week to develop an oil refinery in Iraq, while the rehabilitation of another facility supports a broader positive trend in the Iraqi downstream.
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