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Attacks throttle Saudi’s Hormuz hedge as Houthis advance
Saudi Arabia is facing compounding supply chain threats as regional conflict disrupts key transit routes
Syria raises fuel prices as global refined-product costs climb
Syria’s Energy Ministry said higher prices for petroleum products were driven by an exceptional rise in global procurement costs and the temporary reduction in domestic refining capacity during an overhaul of the Baniyas refinery.
Chevron plans more Angola Block 0 investment as LNG throughput reaches 1bn cfpd
Block 0 is among Angola’s longest-producing and most important offshore concessions. Its licence was extended in 2021 by 20 years to 2050, giving Chevron and partners a longer runway to develop new discoveries and replace ageing infrastructure.
Africa Energy Bank launch pushed to November after latest delay
The long-delayed AEB is now being targeted for a November launch, two months later than its most recent official timetable, as African governments push to build a new source of financing for oil, gas and other energy projects across the continent.
Middle East war widens as Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes
Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure this week, widening the war with Iran and injuring 73 people with a barrage of drones and missiles.
Nigeria regulator warns flare-gas awards could be revoked after one-year progress review
Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator has warned that awards under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) could be revoked where developers fail to show sufficient progress at a review conducted one year after an award
Rashal Energies targets January 2027 completion for Dar es Salaam gas pipeline serving industrial plants
The project is part of Tanzania’s push to expand domestic use of its natural gas resources, cut reliance on more expensive fuels and extend gas access to industry, transport and households in Dar es Salaam.
Dangote’s planned $16bn Kenya refinery faces crude supply, financing hurdles
The Kenyan president’s chief economic adviser said the refinery in Lamu could eventually source about 600,000 bpd from Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, which would cover about 86% of nameplate capacity.
Turkey move to cushion fuel consumers means major tax revenue loss, says report
Tax measures introduced in Turkey to cushion consumers from higher fuel prices in the shadow of the war waged by the United States and Israel on Iran have resulted in a substantial loss of public purse revenue.
Nigeria’s NNPCL denounces illegal use of company logo
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has promised to pursue legal action against individuals using its corporate identity without permission following the discovery of a truck filled with cannabis.
Iraq’s Samawah refinery begins trial pumping to new oil depot
Technical and engineering teams at Iraq’s Samawah Refinery began trial pumping of petroleum products to the new Samawah depot in Muthanna province on September 9, using a temporary pumping station.
Malawi pushes ahead with repeatedly delayed fuel-storage expansion despite forex shortages
Malawi is pressing ahead with a repeatedly delayed plan to double strategic fuel storage capacity to 120mn litres despite persistent foreign-exchange shortages that have sometimes left the country with less than a week’s actual fuel cover.
Turkey, Russia sign memorandum on mineral fertiliser shipments
Turkey and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on mineral fertiliser shipments, with Ankara looking to strengthen access to fertilisers and related raw materials.
Angola's Cabinda refinery exports 86% of early sales as throughput ramps up
Angola’s $473mn Cabinda refinery exported 86% of its disclosed sales volume during its first months of operation, mainly as naphtha and heavy fuel oil, while August data indicate throughput was ramping up from relatively low initial utilisation.
Nigeria’s Dangote targets 1.4mn bpd by 2029 as $14.3bn expansion, IPO advance
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to invest $14.3bn to double processing capacity to 1.4mn bpd by 2029 as it moves ahead with an IPO expected to be Africa’s largest ever.
Rubis Africa revenue jumps 39% as EBITDA rises 33%
Energy distributor Rubis (EPA: RUI) reported a 39% year-on-year rise in revenue from its African fuel, LPG and bitumen retail and marketing operations to €1.69bn in H1 2026, while regional EBITDA increased 33% to €122mn.
Syria to raise Baniyas refinery capacity to 130,000 bpd after overhaul
Syria is carrying out a major overhaul and rehabilitation of the Baniyas refinery in Tartous province, targeting an increase in refining capacity from about 80,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 130,000 bpd.
Nigeria refiners seek presidential roundtable on crude pricing, fuel imports
Nigeria's refinery owners' trade group has called for presidential-level talks on crude pricing, local-currency purchases, fuel imports, financing and infrastructure, arguing that commercial constraints continue to hinder domestic refining.
Aramco’s Jazan refinery struck again as Yemen conflict reignites
The Financial Times reported on September 7 that Saudi Aramco’s oil facilities in Jazan have been attacked
Uganda appoints Vitol to market 'Pearl Sweet' crude ahead of 2027 exports
Uganda, close to commercial oil exports, appoints global commodities trader Vitol to market the government and Uganda National Oil Company’s allocation of newly branded 'Pearl Sweet' crude.
UAE's Adnoc reportedly in talks for stakes in Thai and Nigerian refineries
Adnoc, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company, is in talks to invest in refining businesses in Thailand and Nigeria as it seeks to secure outlets for crude and expand its international fuel-trading operations, Bloomberg reported.
Dangote sets September 30 groundbreaking for $16bn 700,000-bpd Kenya refinery
Nigeria’s Dangote Group will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, on September 30, chairman Aliko Dangote said
Fuel prices in Turkey break fresh records over unending Iran War
Sharp hikes reflect combination of global oil market turbulence and persistent domestic currency pressures.
Nigeria clears $1.6bn Dangote Refinery IPO, testing investor appetite at $47bn valuation
The refinery IPO is a major test of whether Nigeria’s domestic capital market can absorb a record-sized listing as investors weigh Dangote’s expansion plans against crude-supply and margin risks.
Booming jet fuel prices not yet reflected in airline ticket prices, says chairman of Turkey’s Pegasus
Iran War and soaring refining margins taking heavy toll on regional aviation.
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