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Luberef gains feedstock extensions for facilities at Jeddah, Yanbu.
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co. (Luberef) has received notice from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy regarding the extension of feedstock allocation for its facilities.
Oman’s OQGN to acquire Block 61 pipeline
OQGN has executed signed a $100mn asset transfer agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals for a pipeline in Block 61
Turkey in November sharply cut imports of Russia’s flagship Urals crude amid turning of sanctions screw
Nine crew kidnapped from LPG carrier off West Africa, maritime-security firms report
Uganda charts path to Sustainable Aviation Fuel with UCAA-ICAO study
Uganda has taken a step towards producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) after a feasibility study highlighted the country’s potential and capacity to produce SAF from waste-based feedstocks
Nigeria’s NNPCL pushes AKK pipeline to 86% completion, targets 2025 finish
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has accelerated progress on the $2.8bn Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, with mechanical completion now targeted for the end of 2025
Saudi Arabia reports progress at Jafurah plant
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the completion and operational start of the first phase of the Jafurah gas plant
Libya and Algeria eye expanding technical energy cooperation in refinery, pipeline and solar projects
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas and Algeria’s Sonatrach are looking to collaborate on refinery-rehabilitation studies, pipeline options, solar-energy projects and laboratory research.
Nigeria’s NNPCL records $5.6bn in intra-group refinery balances
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has recorded about $5.6bn in related-party balances with its refinery subsidiaries, according to an analysis of its December 2024 financial statements.
Turkish-managed tanker linked to Russian oil trade damaged by blasts off Senegal
A Turkish-managed tanker associated with Russian oil shipments was damaged by four explosions off the coast of Senegal, raising security and environmental concerns in West African waters
Nigeria tops African crude oil exports to US with $2.57bn in shipments
Nigeria exported $2.57bn worth of crude oil to the United States from January to August 2025, accounting for more than half of all African crude deliveries to the American market
South Africa’s industrial gas users launch GasHub to address looming supply gap
Twenty-two major industrial gas users from South Africa’s mining, glass, metals, chemicals and food manufacturing sectors have formally launched GasHub, a gas demand aggregator.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery signs deals with EIL, Honeywell to expand capacity
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has signed a contract with Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) as part of efforts to expand its refining capacity to 1.4mn bpd by 2028, according to Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote.
Iran launches two privately built petchem plants in Bushehr
The National Iranian Petrochemical Co. (NIPC) brought online two privately built petrochemical plants in the southern province of Bushehr, as Iran seeks to attract more private capital for its development plans.
Iran raises fuel price to curb smuggling
Iran introduced a new petrol-pricing scheme that will charge motorists IRR50,000 ($0.04) per litre for any consumption exceeding 160 litres a month, a measure that raises fuel costs in a country long accustomed to the world’s cheapest pump prices.
Iranian petchem industry meets first-year targets under the Seventh Plan, emphasises improved preparedness and security protocols
Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) managing director and deputy oil minister Hassan Abbasszadeh has said that the country’s petrochemical industry has met its first-year targets under the Seventh Plan.
Nigeria's NNPCL announces record profits
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) announced on November 24 that it had recorded net profits of 5.4 trillion naira ($3.6bn) in 2024, according to a Reuters report.
Nigeria’s Dangote selects Honeywell to drive refinery capacity expansion
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has signed an agreement with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to support its plan to double refining capacity to 1.4mn barrels per day (bpd) by 2028
Kenya to truck Turkana crude as Gulf Energy prepares 2026 output
Kenya will move crude oil from the Turkana fields to the port of Mombasa by road in the first phase of production, the Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary said on November 24
Iran progresses refining projects to lift gasoline output
Iran’s Oil Ministry is advancing three major projects to boost daily petrol output by 20mn litres, Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad-Sadegh Azimifar said.
Mozambique awards 30-year LNG and Rompco pipeline concession to state firms
Mozambique has granted ENH, CFM, EDM and HCB a 30-year concession to develop LNG terminals, storage sites and the 865-km Rompco pipeline, aiming to strengthen domestic gas logistics and support regional flows.
CONFERENCE CALL: G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum
G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum participants urged faster gas development, expanded LNG capacity and more bankable projects; the African Energy Chamber insists fossil fuels remain central to energy security and growth.
Saudi Arabia's trade surplus grows at fastest pace in three years
Saudi Arabia's trade surplus hits SAR26bn in September, highest since May 2024, with 66.3% annual growth marking fastest pace since August 2022. Non-oil exports rose 22% year-on-year whilst Q3 surplus reached SAR66.1bn, strongest since Q2 2024.
Aramco considers raising funds from midstream sales
Saudi Aramco is currently assessing what could become its most significant asset disposal to date, exploring the sale of stakes in its critical export and storage terminals
Iran launches exchange-based sales of imported high-octane petrol
Iran began offering imported high-octane petrol on the Energy Exchange on November 23 at a base price of IRR658,000 rials ($0.58) per litre, introducing a third free-market fuel tier intended for luxury vehicles and state-owned cars.
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