DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

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Karbala refinery set to produce high-octane gasoline

29 June 2023

Iraq’s Oil Products Distribution Company (OPDC) confirmed on June 28 that the Karbala refinery will begin production of high-octane gasoline early next month, saving Iraq from importing $4-5bn of the fuel.

Controversy shrouds TOR’s potential tolling deal

29 June 2023

The board of Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has asked the country’s Public Procurement Authority to approve a tolling arrangement that would revive the moribund unit.

Iraq withdraws funding from southern export expansion

29 June 2023

The Iraqi Cabinet has withdrawn its previous approval of government funding to facilitate the addition of a new pipeline that would expand its southern oil export capacity.

Another blow to EastMed as Cyprus favours simpler export option

28 June 2023

The EastMed gas pipeline project, which has been discussed for over decades, looks even less likely to materialise after the new government in Cyprus now says it favours the development of a shorter link from Israel.

Turkey remains top destination for Russian diesel exports

28 June 2023

Turkey is set to be the top destination for Russian diesel exports again this month, with trader comments and Refinitiv Eikon data also showing the country’s own shipments will increase following the completion of seasonal refinery maintenance.

French, Ugandan NGOs file new suit against EACOP in Paris court

28 June 2023

French and Ugandan NGOs have filed suit against France’s TotalEnergies over the Lake Albert oil project.

Nigeria’s campaign to open fuel imports to private companies making slow progress

26 June 2023

Nigeria's move to open the domestic fuel sector to private entities appears to be having a limited impact, as no private marketers have actually launched gasoline imports yet.

More pain as Kenya doubles VAT on petroleum products

23 June 2023

Retail fuel prices in Kenya are set to increase substantially from next month after Members of Parliament voted in favour of raising value added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to 16% from the current 8%.

Iraqi refining news gives pause for optimism

22 June 2023

Qatar signed a deal this week to develop an oil refinery in Iraq, while the rehabilitation of another facility supports a broader positive trend in the Iraqi downstream.

Saudi Arabia set to build new bunkering facility at Yanbu

21 June 2023

The Saudi government is currently planning to construct a new bunkering facility at the King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu, with a deal made between the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), Alba Nova International and Trafalgar Co.

Nigerian government launches cassava bioethanol project to drive sustainable growth

21 June 2023

This initiative, which also aims to address food security concerns, comes in the wake of the government's decision to remove fuel subsidies, indicating a shift towards sustainable growth and development.

Nigeria's NMDPRA denies rumours of NNPC granting import licence to Dangote Group

21 June 2023

The CEO of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, stated that the NNPCL does not have the mandate to grant import permits to any organisation. He emphasised that only NMDPRA has the authority to issue import permits for petrol.

Edited by

Frazer Simm

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