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ADNOC overhauls crude pricing formula
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) will abandon its futures-based pricing formula for Abu Dhabi crude grades from November 1
Mauritius’ Beta Oil to replace Engen brand across 37-station network
Beta Oil Terminal Ltd will unveil a new brand identity later this month, permanently replacing the Engen name across Mauritius as the company completes the final stage of its acquisition of Engen Petroleum (Mauritius), Defi Media wrote on August 3.
Malawi cuts diesel, kerosene prices as global fuel costs ease
Malawi has reduced diesel and kerosene pump prices following a decline in international fuel prices, despite continued volatility in global energy markets linked to the Middle East conflict, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) said.
Iraq expands LPG storage capacity with Najaf facility
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has begun trial operations at the Najaf liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility, a project designed to strengthen strategic fuel reserves and improve the country's gas storage and distribution network
Ghana targets doubling capacity at Tema Oil Refinery to 100,000 bpd
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered his energy minister to draw up plans to more than double the capacity of the state-owned Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
Baghdad and Ankara sign one-year Ceyhan export deal
Iraq’s oil ministry has signed a one-year agreement with Turkey covering the transport and loading of Iraqi crude through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to the Mediterranean port of Ceyhan
Oman opens EPC race for Ras Markaz expansion
Oman has invited contractors to prequalify for the next construction phase of the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park
Iran says talks with Oman on new Strait of Hormuz shipping route nearing conclusion
Iran says talks with Oman on a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route are nearing conclusion, but stresses any deal would not by itself reopen the waterway.
Iran locally makes over 2,000 petchem parts to cut import dependence
A quasi-governmental scientific research organisation said it had localised the production of more than 2,000 parts needed by Iran’s petrochemical industry.
Oppenheimer Partners exits Ghana-focused Genser Energy after five-year investment
Genser Energy Investments has redeemed the entire shareholding held by OP Energy Holdings, completing Oppenheimer Partners' exit from the West African energy firm after a five-year investment.
Estimated cost of imported petrol rises in Nigeria rises above Dangote price
The estimated landed cost of imported petrol in Nigeria has risen above the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s gantry price, industry data show.
India’s BHEL wins $209mn-$262mn gas turbine order for Nigeria’s Dangote refinery
Indian state-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (NSE:BHEL; BSE:500103) has secured an order to supply eight gas turbine generator packages for Nigeria’s Dangote refinery and polypropylene complex.
Saudi Aramco temporarily halts production at Jazan refinery
As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, a new front has opened between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia, putting one of the Kingdom’s vital energy assets in the crosshairs.
Morocco seeks US, World Bank backing for $26bn African gas pipeline
Morocco is seeking US Exim Bank and World Bank support for the proposed $26bn African Atlantic Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria and West African markets with Morocco and Europe.
Kenya Pipeline Company appoints two Ugandan officials to board
Uganda’s Treasury permanent secretary Ramathan Ggoobi and Energy Ministry permanent secretary Irene Pauline Bateebe joined the board as non-executive directors with effect from July 28.
Nigeria plans 24 new refineries, targets 2.6mn bpd by 2030
Nigeria’s planned refining capacity could rise to 2.64mn barrels per day by 2030 if 24 proposed new refineries backed by $10.74bn in investment are completed.
Nigeria loses 62,400 GWh of potential power to gas flaring in 2024-25
Nigeria lost an estimated 62,400 GWh of potential electricity generation to gas flaring in 2024 and 2025, an increase of 18.6% from 50,800 GWh in the preceding two-year period, despite Federal Government penalties and measures to curb the practice
Dangote says importers are to blame for naira petrol sales
An anonymous official from 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery told The Punch this week that the plant has chosen to sell its petrol in naira due to fuel importers holding back their stocks.
Nigeria: SERAP files lawsuit against NNPCL
Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL).
US, Saudi consortium picks Gulf refinery site outside Hormuz in $5bn plan
A US-Saudi consortium, MERA Oil, has shortlisted three Gulf sites outside the Strait of Hormuz for a $5bn, 200,000 b/d refinery and export corridor, with a preferred host expected by the end of 2026.
Nigeria LNG revenue exceeds $149.6bn as dividends reach $47.2bn
Nigeria LNG Limited has generated more than $149.6bn in cumulative revenue, paid over $47.2bn in dividends and remitted more than $10.8bn in taxes as it advances the Train 7 expansion.
Nigeria records Africa’s sharpest petrol price rise during Middle East conflict, MEMAN says
Nigeria recorded a 39.5% petrol price surge during the first half of 2026, the sharpest increase in Africa, according to MEMAN, as Middle East conflict disrupted oil markets and shipping.
EU expands African naval missions to track Russian shadow fleet
The EU has expanded the mandates of two naval operations off Africa to collect intelligence on vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet and suspected sanctions evasion
Tanzania proposes gas pipeline to supply Uganda and Kenya
Tanzania has proposed a cross-border natural gas pipeline to supply Uganda and Kenya as it seeks to expand regional energy trade and strengthen its role as an energy supplier in East Africa.

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