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Turkey proposes wider energy and power deal with Iraq, announces end of Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline agreement
Turkey has submitted a draft proposal to Iraq to renew and widen an energy agreement between the two countries to include cooperation in oil, gas, petrochemicals and electricity.
Iran overhauls South Pars refinery to avert winter shortages
Iran has launched a major maintenance programme at its South Pars Phase 10 gas refinery
Deadly blaze contained at Iran’s Abadan refinery
A fire that broke out at Unit 70 of Iran’s Abadan oil refinery, one of the Middle East’s largest refining complexes in the southwestern oil-rich Khuzestan province, was extinguished following hours of “non-stop efforts," a local official said.
Mozambique set to construct new 240,000 bpd refinery
African independent Aiteo has signed a large engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for a new 240,000 barrel per day refinery in Mozambique.
NNPCL may sell state-owned refineries
Egypt’s record diesel imports deepen Europe’s supply crunch
Egypt has sharply increased its diesel imports to record levels in July 2025, worsening the ongoing supply squeeze across Europe.
Nigeria’s NNPCL, Akwa Ibom and GACN sign $3.5bn gas deal to boost South-South industrialisation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, the Akwa Ibom State Government and the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria have signed a $3.5bn memorandum of understanding to accelerate gas-based industrial development.
Iranian crude exports to China hit peak
Iranian crude exports to China have climbed to their highest level since March at more than 1.7mn barrels per day due to sellers increasing shipments to avoid the effects of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran.
Dangote plans deep seaport in Ogun State to expand exports and LNG infrastructure
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has submitted a proposal to build Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport at Olokola in Ogun state, signalling a renewed effort to expand industrial operations and strengthen maritime logistics in the country.
Nigeria: Dangote plans to expand facilities
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery is set to construct fuel storage tanks in Namibia capable of holding 1.6mn barrels of petrol and diesel for Southern African countries.
Nigerian army destroys illegal refineries, recovers fuel
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has carried out a series of operations focused on dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and confiscating stolen products between June 30 and July 13.
POSCO signs Aramco deal for Fadhili plant expansion
South Korea’s POSCO has secured a contract to supply steel to Saudi Aramco for the expansion of the Fadhili gas plant
SOCAR to supply Syria with gas
SOCAR has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply natural gas to Syria
Nigeria’s NNPCL may sell three major refineries after failed $18bn rehabilitation efforts
The NNPCL is considering the sale of its three major oil refineries: Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna, following repeated unsuccessful attempts to rehabilitate the ageing facilities despite investments totalling $18bn.
Gabon’s new oil and gas minister launches deepwater exploration drive
Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Gabon’s recently appointed Minister of Oil and Gas, has launched a strong drive to attract investment in deepwater oil and gas exploration.
Libyan oil revenues reach $9.43bn
Libya’s central bank revealed this week that the country’s oil revenues had reached $9.43bn in the first half of 2025, making the oil industry an important contributor to the Libyan economy – according to Reuters.
Kuwait Petroleum International opens Europe's largest service stations in Luxembourg
Kuwait Petroleum International announced the start of operations at its two new service stations, Berchem East and West, located on the motorway in Luxembourg, on July 8. These stations are recognised as the largest and most prominent in Europe.
Saudi SABIC considers IPO for subsidiary Gas company
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is studying strategic options for its National Industrial Gases Company (Gas) subsidiary, including a potential initial public offering.
Iran to boost capacity at Qeshm oil refinery to 130,000 bpd
Iran plans to ramp up production at its Qeshm heavy oil refinery to 130,000 barrels per day, a senior official at the facility said, as part of the country’s push to expand domestic refining capacity.
Nigeria: Sunbeth Energies set to distribute Dangote fuel
Sunbeth Energies Ltd. this week signed an agreement with 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery to purchase and distribute its refined petroleum products, placing the company among a select group with direct access to the plant’s output.
UAE's ENOC appoints Hussain Sultan Lootah as CEO
Dubai-based global energy company Emirates National Oil Co. Group and revealed its new CEO this week – an experienced industry official with 30 years of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry, Hussain Sultan Lootah.
Sudan, South Sudan reach impasse over crude export fees
Sudan and South Sudan are yet to reach an agreement on revised oil export fees that South Sudan pays to Sudan to export crude oil from its ports, according to a report from Radio Tamazuj.

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