DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
Iran's extreme energy saving saves just 5,000 MW daily
The Iranian government’s energy saving measures bore fruit as schools and public offices remained shut in many regions for the third consecutive day due to gas and electricity shortages on December 17.
Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoff, plans commercial pilot
Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from national giant Aramco's oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot programme for direct extraction soon.
R&D to drive downstream decarbonisation: SOCAR Turkiye
Research and development is playing a key role in driving sustainability in the downstream sector.
Energy deficit in Iran takes devastating toll on industries
The dire gas and electricity shortages this winter have grown into a pounding headache for the Iranian government.
Gas usage hits new high in Iran due to heavy snow
Gas consumption in Iran’s domestic sector has surged to a record high this year, as blizzards blanket the northern provinces in snow.
Force majeure at Libya’s Zawiya Refinery threatens exports and oil expansion plans
The declaration of force majeure at Libya’s Zawiya Refinery by Libya’s National Oil Corporation on December 15 has put plans to boost crude production in doubt and raised concerns over NOC's ability to meet its oil export obligations.
NTW rebukes NNPCL over lack of transparency
The National Transparency Watch (NTW) has rebuked the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd over the state-owned company’s failure to maintain transparency while selling products from its 210,000 barrel per day Port Harcourt refinery.
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