DMEA - Downstream Middle East & Africa

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In a region which has shown both extensive investment and increased instability over the past few years, MEA merits a significant degree of technically minded and industry-focused coverage.

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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery fights to block refined petroleum imports

22 January 2025

Dangote refinery’s lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) came up for hearing on January 20.

PetroSA deal with Gazprombank Africa to revive Mossel Bay refinery reportedly nearing collapse

22 January 2025

PetroSA's deal with Gazprombank Africa to restart its dormant gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery in Mossel Bay is reportedly nearing collapse as the Russian bank has failed to meet its financial commitments.

Egyptian Petrochemical Co. successfully completes production plan

22 January 2025

The Chairman of Egyptian Petrochemical Co. (EPC) Ahmed Mowakea revealed this week that the company had fully carried out its PVC production plan, producing more than 30,000 tonnes from received ethylene, as well as 55,000 tonnes of caustic soda.

South Africa’s Caltex petrol stations set to be rebranded

22 January 2025

South Africa’s Astron Energy is currently rebranding Caltex petrol stations as part of a country-wide effort to update its image.

Saudi Aramco and Welspun to establish a new pipeline facility

20 January 2025

Welspun has signed a partnership deal with Saudi Aramco to establish a line pipe manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

Dangote Refinery increases storage capacity

19 January 2025

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is currently constructing eight new oil storage tanks to help tackle issues with crude supply.

State-owned CEF applies to manage largest fuel storage asset in South Africa

16 January 2025

South Africa’s state-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has applied to the National Department of Transport to allow it to manage petrochemical assets at the Island View fuel storage facility in the port city of Durban.

South Africa's Natref refinery damaged by fire

15 January 2025

South Africa’s 108,500 barrel per day Natref refinery – located in Sasolburg – suffered a fire on January 4, with no injuries reported.

US Department of Energy predicts 8% slide in Brent price in 2025

15 January 2025

The US Department of Energy expects Brent crude oil prices to decline to an average of $74 per barrel in 2025, an 8% drop from 2024 levels.

Dangote Refinery increases storage capacity

15 January 2025

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day Dangote Refinery is currently constructing eight new oil storage tanks to help tackle issues with crude supply.

Fire at Sasol’s Natref crude refinery highlights South Africa’s dependence on fuel imports

15 January 2025

A fire that resulted in the closure of Sasol’s Natref oil refinery has left South Africa with only one crude-processing plant running, highlighting a growing reliance on fuel imports.

Iranian petrol consumption grows by 7.4%

14 January 2025

National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) head Keramat Veis Karami revealed this week that Iran’s petrol consumption has grown 7.4% when compared to 2024.

UK and Iraq sign GBP12.3bn partnership deal

14 January 2025

The UK and Iraq will sign strategic partnership and security agreements during Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani's visit to London on January 14.

NNPCL set to modernise Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries

14 January 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has said that it plans to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt and 125,000 bpd Warri.

Iran’s petchem export income takes tumble amid sanctions

13 January 2025

Iran’s revenue from petrochemical exports is expected to take a nosedive for the third consecutive year.

KPC to fund pipelines to support oil output

12 January 2025

State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp. (KPC) plans to invest KWD2.2bn ($6.6bn) in developing pipelines to boost oil production capacity.

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Frazer Simm

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