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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery expected to achieve full capacity in March

26 February 2025

President and CEO of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote said this week that his 650,000 barrel per day refinery was currently holding more than 500mn litres of petrol in its reservoir, according to Punch.

Consortium to construct $7bn petchem complex in Egypt

26 February 2025

UK-based wealth and asset manager Shard Capital Partners revealed on February 21 that a proposed $7bn petrochemical complex in Egypt’s New Alamein City was expected to produce 3.1mn tonnes per year of eight specialised products.

Trump launches fresh sanctions on Iranian oil industry

26 February 2025

The US has introduced yet more sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, targeting around 30 brokers, shipping companies and tanker operations on February 24 for selling Iranian petroleum, according to Reuters.

Iran’s filling stations to set up solar panels in push for clean energy

26 February 2025

Iran’s fuel stations are set plans to install solar panels to generate clean energy, the country’s Fuel Stations Union said, amid a chronic power shortage that has badly affected the economy.

Shipping companies fight against biofuel regulations

26 February 2025

Offshore Energy reported this week that numerous shipping companies had called on the International Maritime Organization to remove “unsustainable” biofuels from its list of alternative fuel sources.

Global LNG demand to surge 60% by 2040 on Asian economic growth

25 February 2025

Global demand for LNG is expected to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia, emissions reductions in heavy industry and transport and the increasing energy requirements of AI.

Iran misses annual petchem output target despite slight growth

25 February 2025

Iran’s annual petrochemical production capacity climbed to nearly 100mn tonnes, a senior industry official said, a figure that falls short of the country’s target for the current Persian calendar year that ends on March 20.

INTERVIEW: Integrating AI with data and experience

24 February 2025

AI is rapidly gaining traction in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, as companies seek cost reductions, emissions control and safety improvements.

Iran can overcome petrol deficit via CNG development, union leader says

24 February 2025

An Iranian union leader proposed that the government set aside 10% of its petrol import budget to develop the country’s compressed natural gas (CNG) sector, arguing that this move could eliminate fuel shortages.

African Energy Chamber to discuss opportunities for Chinese firms at Shanghai energy investor forum

24 February 2025

The Invest in African Energies forum is part of a series of global events, organised by the AEC, to explore new opportunities for Chinese companies in Africa,

Iraq to resume Kurdish exports amid US pressure, tensions

24 February 2025

The US has ramped up pressure on Iraq to restart Kurdish oil exports, aiming to circumvent potential shortfalls from Iranian supplies amidst ongoing sanctions.

Iran's South Pars facilities producing more than 710,000 bpd of condensates

23 February 2025

Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex has achieved a significant production milestone by generating over 710,000 barrels per day of gas condensates across its 13 refineries.

Iranian energy giant implementing ‘mega’ AI-driven systems in oil fields

23 February 2025

The National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) is in the process of implementing three “mega” digital systems in eight oil fields, head of the company’s Research and Technology Department Mahdia Motahhari said.

CNG stations in Iran shut down due to inability to cover costs

20 February 2025

A union leader in Iran said around 12% of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations nationwide were forced to shut down due to low commission rates, a situation he warned could lead to an uptick in petrol imports.

Nigeria’s NNPCL debunks claims it imported 200mn litres of petrol in February

19 February 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has moved to debunk claims that it had imported more than 200mn litres of petrol this month.

Nigerian army recovers 95,000 litres of stolen crude

19 February 2025

The Nigerian Army said this week that it had recovered 95,000 litres of stolen crude oil after destroying 25 illegal refineries and arresting 12 alleged oil thieves in the Niger Delta, according to Punch.

South Africa seeks regional collaboration to advance major oil refinery revival

19 February 2025

South Africa is seeking regional partnerships with national oil companies to revive its mothballed Sapref crude oil refinery site near the port of Durban on the east coast in KwaZulu-Natal province.

Saudi Arabia’s Luberef aims to complete Yanbu Growth II project in 2025

19 February 2025

President and CEO of Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company (Luberef) Samer Al-Hokail said this week that the company would be focusing primarily on completing the Yanbu Growth II project in 2025, according to Zawya.

Angola reveals 15% increase in LPG sales

18 February 2025

Angola’s downstream regulator Instituto Regulador dos Derivados do Petróleo revealed this week that the country was able to bring 140,185 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the domestic market in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.

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