DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery set to reduce dependence on NNPCL
Dangote Group is ready to start crude oil production from its upstream assets as part of efforts to reduce reliance on the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL).
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery looks to fill petrochemical import gap
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery is set to expand its role in petrochemical manufacturing by producing ingredients used in cleaning products and detergents.
Iran seeks private sector help to rebuild damaged facilities
Iran’s Oil Ministry has drafted a plan to rebuild energy and petrochemical infrastructure damaged in recent air strikes, enlisting private sector expertise to speed up repairs, a senior official said.
GasEntec wins Senegal LNG terminal deal
A new LNG import terminal in Dakar is set to supply Senegal’s largest power plant and a wider group of industrial users after GasEntec secured a contract to deliver core regasification infrastructure with local partner ELTON Logistics & Services
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility
Honeywell will provide process technologies and catalysts for both Dangote's Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) unit and a 750,000tpy propylene production facility.
Nigeria petrol imports fall 85% as Dangote refinery boosts domestic supply
Nigeria’s petrol imports have fallen by 85.14% over six months as the Dangote Refinery increased domestic supply to more than half of national demand, marking a shift in the country’s fuel market
Tanzania’s Saturn to assemble CNG trucks as gas push accelerates
Saturn Corporation is set to assemble CNG-powered trucks in Tanzania, aligning with the country’s push toward gas-based transport and offering a lower-cost, cleaner alternative to diesel for the logistics sector.
Kenya seeks World Bank support as oil shock hits economy
Kenya has requested rapid financial support from the World Bank to manage rising fuel costs and inflation risks triggered by the Iran war, highlighting the vulnerability of import-dependent economies to global energy shocks.
Nigeria exported over 55mn barrels in January-February while domestics refiners faced crude shortage
Nigeria exported 55mn barrels of crude in early 2026 despite persistent supply shortages at the Dangote and other refineries, highlighting tensions between export flows and domestic refining needs under the country’s oil allocation framework.
South Africa’s Transnet adds fuel charge of $2.80 per container as diesel costs rise
Transnet Port Terminals will introduce a fuel surcharge of $2.80 per container from May, a move aimed at offsetting rising diesel costs but likely to increase logistics expenses and add inflationary pressure across South Africa’s supply chain.
Ghana gas plant shutdown tests power stability amid critical system repairs
Ghana’s energy authorities have announced a brief shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to carry out urgent repairs to a key safety system, raising concerns over potential power supply disruptions.
Iran restores some petrochemical output after Israeli strikes
Some production lines at petrochemical units damaged in the recent war have been restored, an industry union leader said, weeks after Israel bombarded Iran’s two main petrochemical hubs in the south.
Iraq moves to restart oil exports as it seeks stability and revenue
Iraq is restarting oil exports, expanding outlets and advancing gas projects to restore revenues, stabilise supply and reshape its upstream sector amid regional disruption.
Istanbul-listed Aygaz to acquire two more LPG vessels from Korea’s Hyundai Samho for $234mn
Turkey’s Aygaz (AYGAZ) has signed a shipbuilding contract with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho for the construction of two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation vessels, Aygaz said on April 15.
Nigerian airlines warn of shutdown as jet fuel costs spike
Nigeria’s domestic airlines have warned they may suspend operations from April 20, citing surging Jet A1 fuel prices and what they describe as unfair practices by fuel suppliers that have made flights commercially unviable
Ghana gas plant failure triggers power disruptions
A major technical fault at Ghana’s main gas processing plant has forced an emergency shutdown, disrupting fuel supply to thermal power producers and triggering outages in parts of the country.
Survey finds three in four Turks fear war will hurt economy, high anxiety over oil price
A public opinion survey commissioned by Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in March found widespread concern among Turks about the potential economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia calls on US to lift blockade
Saudi Arabian officials are reportedly pressuring the US to halt its blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Wall Street Journal, with Riyadh worried about the potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea by Iranian proxies.
Nigeria becomes petrol exporter for the first time in years
650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery has driven Nigeria to become a net exporter of petrol for the first time in decades.
Angola’s Lobito refinery reportedly in talks with Botswana
Angola’s $6.6bn Lobito refinery project has entered uncertain waters as confusion sets in surrounding potential investment from Botswana.
Zambia loses $200mn through tax relief measures it implemented in response to Middle East War
Zambia’s government has lost up to $200mn in potential revenue after it implemented tax measures on fuel to cushion the economy against the adverse impact of the ongoing Middle East War.
Iran considering petrochemical imports after Israeli strikes hit output
Iran may turn to imports of petrochemical products to supply feedstock for downstream industries after US-Israeli air strikes hit its main production hubs earlier this month, a government spokesperson said.
Ghana steps in to cap fuel costs as global oil volatility tests fragile recovery
Ghana will temporarily subsidise fuel prices from April 16, absorbing part of pump costs to shield households and businesses from global oil price volatility, the government said.
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