DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

9 January 2026

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery tackles shutdown rumours

8 January 2026

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery released a statement on January 5 that production was ongoing, and that routine maintenance would not have an impact on output.

EACOP set to be finished this year as construction nears end

8 January 2026

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is set to be completed by July 2026 after years of difficulties.

Saudi's Sabic sells US and European assets for $949mn

8 January 2026

Saudi petrochemical giant Sabic divests engineering thermoplastics assets in US, Europe and Latin America for $949mn to prioritise high-growth markets and improve capital returns.