DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

Dangote Refinery to deliver 75% of petroleum products via sea routes

Dangote Refinery has announced that it will be transporting 75% of its local petroleum product supply via sea routes instead of road networks due to the high costs associated with transporting products over road and issues with traffic congestion.

SAR, Sedin Engineering to construct new refinery and petchem plant in Senegal

Senegal’s Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has signed a protocol agreement with China National Engineering subsidiary Sedin Engineering for the construction of a new refinery and petrochemical plant in the country.

NNPCL searches for operators to run Port Harcourt refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has officially tendered for operators of its 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt refinery – according to a statement released by the company on September 16.

Iranian petchem giant among top 20 firms worldwide

The Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (PGPIC), Iran's largest petrochemical holding group, has made history within the Iranian petrochemical industry by breaking into the top 20 chemical firms worldwide.

Saudi Maaden to acquire SABIC's stake in Alba for SAR3.9bn

Dangote Refinery gasoline set to cost more than imported fuel

Gasoline produced at the Dangote Oil Refinery in Nigeria will not be cheaper than imported fuel, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has announced.

Iran produces low-quality petrol to make up for fuel shortage, leading refinery says

The Persian Gulf Star Oil Co. (PGSOC), Iran’s main vehicle fuel supplier, has been forced to make low-quality cheap petrol despite having the ability to roll out high-octane fuel, said the CEO of a state-run investment firm that owns the refinery.

Iran to set up its first green polymer plants in Persian Gulf

Iran is set to build two eco-friendly petrochemical plants as its first industrial units, churning out biodegradable polymers on Qeshm Island in the heart of the Persian Gulf.

DMEA: Egypt reviews WEPCO, Bapetco performance, discusses Hamra terminal expansion

NNPCL refuses to buy gasoline from Dangote refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd.’s (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye said last week that the company would not be purchasing fuel produced by 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery.

Petchem output, export set to rise, Iranian deputy oil minister says

Iran's petrochemical sector is poised for a significant boost in production and export this year, Deputy Oil Minister Morteza Shahmirzaei said.

Iraqi oil exports to US increase alongside budget issues

Iraq’s weekly oil exports to the United States have increased as of last week – according to an announcement made by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Sunday.

Iran continues to increase petrochemical capacity

The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Co. (NPC) Morteza Shahmirzaei announced on Monday that five major petrochemical projects had started operations since the beginning of 2024.

Egypt reviews WEPCO, Bapetco performance, discusses Hamra terminal expansion

Egypt’s petroleum minister Karim Badawi has met with two of the country’s petroleum companies to review their performance over the 2023/2024 fiscal year.