DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
Nigeria’s Pipeline Infrastructure firm aligns with government to support 2.5mn bpd oil output target
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd has pledged closer coordination with NNPCL, security agencies and Bayelsa host communities to protect the Trans-Niger Pipeline, a key step towards Nigeria’s goal of raising crude oil production to 2.5mn bpd.
East African Crude Oil Pipeline, REA launch $2.95mn rural electrification programme in Tanzania
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Company and Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA) have signed a TZS 7.5bn ($2.95mn) agreement to provide electricity to villages along the 1,443 kilometre pipeline route.
Iraqi focus shifts to export routes amid tensions
Iraq is rapidly advancing contingency plans to reroute crude exports away from the Strait of Hormuz
Algeria and Niger discuss progress of $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline
Algeria and Niger have held high-level talks to revive previously agreed cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector, including the strategic $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project
AEC calls for balance in developing Africa’s gas for domestic growth and global supply
The AEC’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook report explores how Africa can realise value from its underdeveloped gas resources by striking a balance between LNG exports and domestic demand for power generation and industrial use.
Kenya energy firm KPC faces cautious investor outlook ahead of IPO
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has drawn a cautious response from investors as it prepares for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), with analysts warning that the offer may appeal more to long-term institutional investors
Kuwaiti state tanker firm makes profit amid political uncertainty
Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. (KOTC) has reported net profits of KWD16.513mn ($53.9mn) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025
Libya signs $2.7bn port deal to improve economic prospects
Libya has signed a deal worth $2.7bn to expand its Misrata Free Zone and modernise a vital port as the country looks to improve trade connections with Europe and strengthen commercial links on the African continent.
Cameroon’s LPG consumption increases by 33.5%
Data from the Economic Outlook Note for Q2 published by Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance shows that the country’s domestic gas market continued to improve throughout 2025.
Emarat, SNOC sign LPG MoU
Emirates Petroleum Co. (Emerat) and Sharjah National Oil Co. (SNOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a new framework for increased cooperation.
Nigeria domestic gas sales jump 15.88% in 2025, NUPRC data show
Uganda nears final investment decision on $4bn national oil refinery project
Uganda has moved closer to realising its long-delayed national oil refinery, signing key agreements with Dubai-based Alpha MBM Investments LLC
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