DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

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Ghana advances gas infrastructure with second processing plant approval

1 April 2025

Ghana’s cabinet has approved plans to develop a second gas processing plant, a move aimed at maximising the country’s 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves to support electrification and industrialisation.

Uganda signs agreement with UAE company for oil refinery stake

31 March 2025

Uganda has entered into an agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments to acquire a 60% stake in the Kabale refinery, located in the country's Hoima region.

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance demands clarification over Gazprombank’s withdrawal from PetroSA deal

31 March 2025

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance party has called on Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and PetroSA to explain the collapse of the Gazprombank deal to revive PetroSA’s Mossel Bay gas-to-liquid refinery.

South African legislators deem strategic fuel reserves “insufficient” to address potential major supply disruptions

28 March 2025

Members of South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources have expressed concern over the limited availability of the country’s strategic crude oil reserves.

Multiple explosions occur at oil facility in Rivers State, Nigeria

27 March 2025

An oil facility in River State has suffered multiple explosions, putting Nigeria’s refineries and oil sector in a more precarious position.

Egyptian energy company Petrojet completes $1.5bn oil projects in 2024

27 March 2025

Egyptian energy company Petrojet completed 265 projects in 2024 with a business volume exceeding EGP 80bn ($1.58bn).

Astron Energy to invest $328mn to meet South Africa's clean fuels specifications by 2027

27 March 2025

Swiss commodity trader Glencore's South African subsidiary, Astron Energy (Astron), has committed to investing $328mn towards meeting a 2027 deadline for the supply of cleaner fuel in the continent's most industrialised nation.

Panic buying begins in Nigeria as naira-for-crude initiative ends

26 March 2025

The Nigerian government’s cancellation of the naira-for-crude initiative has led to the beginnings of a fuel crisis, with retailers hoarding fuel to guarantee they have enough to sell at a higher rate – according to Business Insider Africa.

SNPC presents Gas Master Plan at Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville

26 March 2025

The Republic of Congo’s national oil company SNPC has outlined its forthcoming Gas Master Plan (GMP) designed to serve as a roadmap to developing the country’s gas resources for domestic and export markets.

South African lawmakers visit Astron refinery amid fuel supply concerns

26 March 2025

South African lawmakers conducted an oversight visit to the country’s Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) in Saldanha and the Astron Energy Refinery in Milnerton on March 25-56, as the country grapples with an acute fuel shortage.

Delays at Hyundai-Aramco shipbuilding projects

25 March 2025

Construction delays have plagued the ambitious shipbuilding projects jointly undertaken by HD Hyundai and Saudi Aramco

US jet fuel imports reach two-year high amid surge from Nigeria's Dangote refinery

25 March 2025

Jet fuel imports into the United States rose to their highest level in two years in March, following a sharp increase in shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery,

Aramco launches DAC plant, buys blue H2 business

24 March 2025

Aramco has introduced the kingdom's inaugural direct air capture facility for CO2 as part of its growing commitment to climate technology

Iraq’s oil capacity talks spark tensions with Kurdistan

23 March 2025

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has reiterated ambitious plans to raise national oil production to over 6mn bpd by 2029.

Nigerian modular refineries operating at 20% capacity

20 March 2025

Numerous modular refineries are still waiting for crude supplies following promises by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) to lend support as part of the country’s plan to develop domestic refining capacity.

Nigeria inaugurates first modular LPG plant, 20-MW gas-to-power project

20 March 2025

The Nigerian government has inaugurated the country’s first modular liquefied petroleum gas extraction plant and a 20-MW gas-to-power project at the Otakikpo field in Rivers State.

Nigeria declares state of emergency following pipeline explosions during unrest in Rivers State

19 March 2025

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following explosions at two oil pipelines.

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