DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

Nigeria’s gross crude oil sales estimated at $38.2bn in 2025

Nigeria generated an estimated NGN55.5 trillion ($38.2bn) in gross crude oil sales in 2025, based on official production data from the NUPRC and price benchmarks from the CBN.

South Africa’s Sasol flags Mozambique gas supply risks after flooding disrupts operations

Severe flooding in Mozambique has forced Sasol (JSE:SOL; NYSE:SSL) to warn of potential natural gas supply disruptions to South Africa.

Nigerian fuel prices set to fall, says NMDPRA head

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), diesel and petrol will continue to fall across Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery runs on lighter crude grades as RFCC issues persist

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has begun to process lighter crude oil amid ongoing maintenance taking place at its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC), according to information provided by Kpler.

TotalEnergies restarts $20bn Mozambique LNG project after security gains

TotalEnergies has lifted force majeure and restarted its $20bn Mozambique LNG project in Cabo Delgado, with first gas targeted for 2029 as improved security allows construction to resume.

ADNOC, Taqa sign 27-year utilities agreement in UAE

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Taqa (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company) have signed a 27-year agreement for the supply of important utilities to the Ta'ziz Industrial Chemicals Zone located in Ruwais.

Indian diesel rerouted to West Africa as EU tightens Russia fuel ban

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.

Mali enforces fuel rationing amid militant attacks and dwindling supply routes

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

Malawi's cost of living crisis set to worsen as regulator hikes electricity tariff by 12%

Malawi’s energy regulator announced a 12% electricity tariff increase on January 20, a day after it hiked the fuel pump price by 40%.

Nigeria’s refineries say they can end reliance on dollar petrol imports in 2026

Nigeria’s domestic refiners say they have enough capacity to meet national fuel demand in 2026, potentially displacing imports that accounted for more than 62% of petrol consumption in 2025, despite the ramp-up of the Dangote refinery.

Malawi hikes fuel prices by 42% amid prolonged shortages

Malawi has increased the fuel pump price by more than 41%, a development that is likely to drive consumer prices higher in a country experiencing a prolonged cost-of-living crisis.

Nigeria, UAE sign $700mn LNG cooperation deal in Abu Dhabi

Nigeria and the UAE have signed a $700mn cooperation agreement to support LNG development in Akwa Ibom State, marking a deeper strategic partnership as Abuja seeks to monetise its gas reserves and Abu Dhabi expands its global energy footprint.

Ghana regulator defends fuel price floor amid industry pressure

Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has rejected renewed calls to scrap its fuel price floor, saying market distortions persist and removing the policy could destabilise the downstream petroleum sector.