DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

ENOC, DP World sign emergency response agreement in Dubai

Emirates National Oil Co. (ENOC) and DP World have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve emergency and fire response faculties at vital energy and logistics infrastructure located across Dubai.

NNPCL, Dangote petrochemicals listing set to raise market cap, according to NGX chairman

Dangote announces ‘shakeup’ of Nigerian downstream sector

CEO of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has revealed that Nigeria’s downstream sector is set to face a “shakeup” in the coming months.

UAE's ADNOC Gas takes FID on Rich Gas project

ADNOC Gas is progressing on another major gas initiative as it moves ahead with various billion-dollar investments to achieve gas self-sufficiency

Ghana’s new fuel tax sparks opposition backlash amidst energy crisis reforms

Ghana’s opposition lawmakers have called on the government to immediately withdraw a controversial new GHS1 ($0.10) fuel levy, warning that it will worsen economic burdens and undermine public trust.

Work continues on Iran's first mini LNG project

Iran's first privately-backed, mini-LNG project is reported to have reached 44% completion

NGX targets Dangote Petrochemicals, NNPCL listings to support $1 trillion GDP goal

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) plans to list Dangote Petrochemicals and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd in 2025 as part of efforts to expand market capitalisation and contribute to the federal government’s $1 trillion GDP target by 2030.

Iraq accuses Kurdish govt. of causing significant losses

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has sharply criticised the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for its persistent failure to hand over crude oil revenues.

Iran says $18bn needed to unlock full petchem capacity amid feedstock shortage

Iran requires around $18bn in fresh investment to fully tap into the potential of its petrochemical sector, Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemicals Hassan Abbaszadeh said, as the country grapples with feedstock shortages that have held back output.

Boss of Turkish fuel retailer Teco arrested as part of Imamoglu operation

Regime says it's targeting "tentacles" of "octopus-like" crime syndicate under Istanbul mayor. Critics scoff at bogus investigation aimed at removing political threat to Erdogan.

Uganda begins construction of Hoima Inland Terminal

Threeways Shipping Services Ltd. (TSS) – a subsidiary of logistics company Bro-Group – has begun construction of a new inland terminal, marking a significant investment in Ugandan oil and gas infrastructure.