DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

Uganda's $4bn Hoima refinery launch now expected in 2029–30

Uganda’s $4bn Hoima refinery is now expected to begin operations in late 2029 or 2030, according to the general manager of the Uganda Refinery Holding Co. Michael Nkambo Mugerwa.

Nigeria: LPG price increase due to strikes, says NNPCL

Iran hits new ethane production high at South Pars

Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has set a new record in ethane output, producing over 2.15mn tonnes in the first half of the current Persian year (March 21–September 22), its chief executive said.

Iran’s plans for LNG exports stall as sanctions block trade routes and investment

Sanctions have set Iran’s liquified natural gas (LNG) projects back by years, with unfinished structures designed to take advantage of the South Pars joint field signifying lost potential for export revenue.

Ghana Oil Co. to invest $50mn in LPG storage expansion to meet domestic demand

GOIL PLC plans to commission an additional 12,000 metric tons of LPG storage capacity in 2026 under a $50mn investment. The expansion aims to strengthen Ghana’s energy security and address supply gaps.

Can Senegal’s transparency drive amid an oil & gas boom end the 'resource curse'?

Senegal is tying its energy-led growth story to a wider investment drive, opening Fii 2025 under President Faye’s patronage. With Sangomar first oil flowing and gas exports due from GTA, the government is poised to unveil its petroleum code.

Iranian petchem firm’s exports surge as output reaches eight-year high

Bandar Imam Petrochemical Co. (BIPC), one of Iran’s largest petrochemical plants, boosted exports by 46% in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), shipping more than 1mn tonnes of products to global markets.

Northern Iraqi crude returns as Ceyhan sees first federal shipment

The first loading of Kurdish crude has taken place at Ceyhan following last week’s resumption of flows from northern Iraq

Iraq orders LNG terminal from US company as it seeks to cut reliance on Iranian gas imports

US company Excelerate Energy has received a letter of intent from Iraq's government on developing an integrated floating terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, the company announced on October 2, Interfax reported.

New company launched for Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline

The Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline has neared the execution phase with the establishment of a dedicated project company to oversee financing and delivery of the $25bn line spanning nearly 6,000 km across West Africa

Kenya’s National Assembly clears sale of 65% stake in pipeline company KPC

Kenyan lawmakers have approved the government’s plan to sell a controlling stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), adopting a sessional paper and clearing the final parliamentary hurdle for the sale,

Strike at Dangote cuts Nigeria’s oil output by 16% amid energy strain

A nationwide strike by Nigeria’s senior oil union over mass layoffs at Dangote Refinery reduced oil output by 16%

Ethiopia contracts China’s GCL to build $2.5bn refinery in Somali region

Sovereign wealth fund Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) will co-develop the $2.5bn oil refinery with China’s Golden Concord Group (GCL)

Saudi Arabia's Luberef signs 20-year ultra-low sulphur diesel supply deal with Aramco

Saudi Arabia's Luberef signs 20-year deal to supply 6,500 barrels daily of ultra-low sulphur diesel from Yanbu refinery to Aramco starting final quarter 2025.

LNG-fuelled 7,800-TEU containership berths at Nigeria’s Apapa in milestone for cleaner trade

Gold Star Line’s 7,800-TEU LNG-powered vessel MV Sapphire has berthed at APM Terminals Apapa, marking the largest gas-fuelled containership to call in Nigeria and signalling Lagos Port’s move toward lower-emission operations

Nigeria's PENGASSAN suspends strike after Dangote talks, but warns of renewed action

PENGASSAN has suspended a nationwide strike after government-led negotiations with Dangote Petroleum Refinery, while warning it could resume industrial action without notice if commitments are not honoured