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NNPCL increases crude prices as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has increased the official selling price of all of Nigeria’s 37 crude grades for May cargoes, according to Oilprice, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Go Energy, SARCO sign JV for green ammonia project in Saudi Arabia
US-based Go Energy and Saudi Arabian Refineries Co. (SARCO) have signed a joint venture agreement (JV) to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco struggles to repair Juaymah LPG facility due to regional tensions
Saudi Aramco has announced that it will extend its block on exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from its Juaymah LPG facility due to unresolved damage sustained in late February.
UAE withdraws from OPEC following years of frustration
The UAE will officially leave the OPEC alliance in May, driven by mounting frustrations over production quotas that constrained its expanded capacity.
Jordan Petroleum Refinery achieves $106mn net profit in 2025
The Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company has approved a 50% cash dividend for shareholders, following solid 2025 financial results that show its strong financial position and stable returns.
Nigeria’s NNPCL crude trading hits five-year high under Ojulari
Nigeria's NNPCL said crude oil trading rose to 1.171mn bpd under Group CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari, marking its highest level in five years, according to its one-year mandate report
Afreximbank backs new Nigeria refineries to cut fuel imports
The African Export-Import Bank is financing three new refineries in Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce fuel imports, strengthen domestic processing and shield economies from global supply shocks
Iran faces infrastructure damage as US blockade exhausts crude storage
Iran is transferring millions of barrels of crude onto supertankers as a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman restricts its export routes
Nigeria's NUPRC urges local refiners to invest in oil blocks to secure crude supply
Nigeria’s upstream regulator has urged local refiners to invest in oil blocks and secure long-term crude supply agreements to address persistent feedstock shortages and support domestic refining capacity
Kenya fuel import row escalates as One Petroleum defends emergency cargo deal
One Petroleum Limited, a petroleum trading and import company operating in Kenya’s fuel supply market, has defended its role in a disputed emergency fuel shipment, saying it followed official procedures and government instructions
Iraq accelerates energy infrastructure diversification amid Gulf volatility
Iraq is fast-tracking new pipelines to diversify exports, reduce Hormuz dependence and protect revenues after regional disruption exposed the fragility of its southern route
Mozambique, Rwanda most exposed sub-Saharan countries to Middle East conflict shock, S&P says
S&P Global Ratings warns Rwanda and Mozambique are among the African economies most exposed to the Middle East conflict, as rising fuel and fertiliser costs threaten to increase inflation and strain fiscal and external balances.
Botswana-focused Tlou Energy reports first revenue from Lesedi gas project
Tlou Energy, which focuses on CBM gas-to-power projects, has begun generating revenue from its Lesedi gas project in Botswana, marking a key shift towards commercialisation.
NIEC weighs Namibia’s bid to build competitive energy supply chain while advancing towards first oil
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda explore regional refinery plan with Dangote Group
East African governments are weighing a joint oil refinery at Tanzania’s port of Tanga as part of efforts to strengthen regional fuel supply and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, Kenyan President William Ruto said on April 23
Nigeria’s Dangote expands upstream operations as global oil supply tightens
Dangote Group has accelerated crude oil production from its Niger Delta assets, as global supply disruptions push prices higher and strain refining operations
US and Iran continue to blockade shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian-linked tanker sanctioned by the US appears to have been testing the US’s maritime blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, making its way past the Gulf of Oman and into the Arabian Sea.
Malawi seeks $120mn Afreximbank loan, gold reserve disposal to raise funds to import fuel
Malawi has applied for a $120mn loan and is considering disposing of its gold reserves to raise money to finance fuel imports amid a severe national shortage of the commodity.
ZEN Petroleum lists on Ghana bourse, boosting investor access to energy sector
ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC has begun trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange, listing 640mn ordinary shares after raising $57.6mn in a book-building exercise.
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery set to reduce dependence on NNPCL
Dangote Group is ready to start crude oil production from its upstream assets as part of efforts to reduce reliance on the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL).
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery looks to fill petrochemical import gap
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery is set to expand its role in petrochemical manufacturing by producing ingredients used in cleaning products and detergents.
Iran seeks private sector help to rebuild damaged facilities
Iran’s Oil Ministry has drafted a plan to rebuild energy and petrochemical infrastructure damaged in recent air strikes, enlisting private sector expertise to speed up repairs, a senior official said.
GasEntec wins Senegal LNG terminal deal
A new LNG import terminal in Dakar is set to supply Senegal’s largest power plant and a wider group of industrial users after GasEntec secured a contract to deliver core regasification infrastructure with local partner ELTON Logistics & Services
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility
Honeywell will provide process technologies and catalysts for both Dangote's Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) unit and a 750,000tpy propylene production facility.
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