DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

11 July 2024

Israeli Ministry clears Leviathan for increase in gas exports

10 July 2024

Israel’s Energy Minister Elie Cohen has given approval to the partners in the offshore Leviathan gas field to boost exports.

Security firm claims 90% of Nigerian diesel supplied by illegal refineries

10 July 2024

A Nigerian private security service has alleged that more than 90% of the country’s diesel is supplied by illegal refineries operating in the Delta region.

NPA CEO says Cylinder Recirculation Model creates jobs and opportunities

10 July 2024

The CEO of Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Mustapha Abdul-Hamid said on July 7 that the country’s Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) has allowed entrepreneurs to invest in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution chain.

NNPCL to construct 100 CNG, 3 LNG stations by 2025

10 July 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has said that it is planning to construct 100 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) stations by 2025.

Iran exported 500 tonnes of petchem catalysts to Russia last year

9 July 2024

Iran exported 500 tonnes of catalysts used in the petrochemical industry to Russia last Persian calendar year that ended on March 19, Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemicals Morteza Shahmirzaei said.

ADNOC signs $3bn green financing deal with JBIC

9 July 2024

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed a $3bn green financing facility deal with Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Kenya imposes fresh barrier to Uganda's direct fuel import scheme by hiking bond fee for imports

9 July 2024

Kenya has introduced a significant hurdle to Uganda’s direct fuel import scheme by raising the bond fee for imported consignments destined for Kampala to $45mn.

Nigeria again suffering petrol shortages, long pump queues amid NNPCL's $6bn payment backlog

5 July 2024

Long lines have reappeared at petrol stations throughout Nigeria, sparking worries about fuel shortages in Africa's largest economy.