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Nigeria: Ex-NNPCL officials arrested over alleged $7.2bn refineries repair fraud
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former CFO of the national petroleum company (NNPCL) over his alleged involvement in a $7.2bn fraud connected to the rehabilitation of three oil refineries.
OQGN awards pipeline EPC deal to Petrojet
OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) has awarded a contract to Egyptian contractor Petrojet
Iranian parliament decides to ‘close’ Strait of Hormuz following US strike
Tehran appears set to take steps to close the vital shipping lane, but it remains to be seen whether it can do it, and what impact this will have.
Group renews calls for Jordan to cancel Israeli gas deal
Calls are mounting in Amman for the cancellation of Jordan’s gas agreement with Israel, following a suspension of supplies from the offshore Leviathan field
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facility and military bases in Ahvaz and Mahshahr
Israeli forces struck multiple Iranian targets on June 21, including military infrastructure in the southwestern cities of Ahvaz and Mahshahr.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to export first gasoline cargo to Asia
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is set to export 90,000 tonnes of gasoline to Asia, marking its first such shipment outside of West Africa.
Iran and Israel trade blows on energy infrastructure
The conflict between Israel and Iran expanded to include energy infrastructure this week, with both countries launching missiles at fuel storage depots, refineries and gas facilities in a bid to harm the opposite side’s ability to wage war.
Nigeria’s PETROAN fights back against Dangote distribution plans
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has pushed back against plans by the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery to start distributing its petroleum products to outlets across the country.
Algeria set to invest $7bn in petrochemical & refining projects
Algeria is set to invest $7bn into new petrochemical and refining projects to move away from exporting raw hydrocarbons – aiming to produce quality chemical products instead, according to Zawya.
Equatorial Guinea leads regional greener development effort for oil and gas sector
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visited Equatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan industrial complex, a testament to the country’s effort to lead greener development of its oil and gas sector.
Iraq approves Chinese investment talks for energy and mining projects
Iraq's government has greenlit discussions with Chinese industrial giant Tsingshan Holding Group over potential investments spanning gas processing, sulphur production and iron ore mining operations.
Pakistan considers new oil routes from UAE, Saudi Arabia
Pakistan is considering importing its crude oil from Saudi Arabia and the UAE through pipelines if the Strait of Hormuz is shut down due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel.
Tanzanian-owned Lake Gas challenges Kenyan safety concerns over LPG imports
Tanzanian-owned cooking gas distributor Lake Gas has defended its first bulk consignment of imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas after the Kenya Bureau of Standards blocked its release over safety concerns.
Oil prices retreat as Tehran signals de-escalation
Crude benchmarks have fallen as Iranian seeks a ceasefire with Israel
Egypt announces halt in Israeli gas supplies, fertiliser companies suspend operations
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum announced a halt in natural gas supplies from Eastern suppliers, referring to Israel, which stopped its oil supplies from the Leviathan field as a precautionary measure against an expected Iranian attack.
Nigeria's Oando shares rise 40% after strong earnings and $375mn funding boost
Shares in Oando Plc, a Nigerian multinational energy company, surged by nearly 40% on the NGX after the release of strong 2024 financial results and the announcement of a major reserve-based loan facility.
Nigeria’s petrol import bill falls 54% in 1Q25 as Dangote refinery increases output
Nigeria’s petrol import bill fell to NGN1.76 trillion ($1.4bn) in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 54% year-on-year decline, as domestic refining increased following ramped-up output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Israel may launch attack on Iran, US officials say
Officials from the US and Europe have warned that Israel is preparing to launch an attack on Iran – a move that could derail the Trump administration’s efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Petredec set to construct Tanga LPG terminal in Tanzania
Singapore-based integrated LPG company Petredec is set to begin the construction of Tanzania’s Tanga LPG terminal – slated to be the largest LPG facility in the world once completed, according to Energy Capital & Power.
ENOC, DP World sign emergency response agreement in Dubai
Emirates National Oil Co. (ENOC) and DP World have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve emergency and fire response faculties at vital energy and logistics infrastructure located across Dubai.
NNPCL, Dangote petrochemicals listing set to raise market cap, according to NGX chairman
Dangote announces ‘shakeup’ of Nigerian downstream sector
CEO of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has revealed that Nigeria’s downstream sector is set to face a “shakeup” in the coming months.

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