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Turkish refiner Tupras resumes imports of Russian oil
Turkey’s largest refiner Tupras has resumed buying Russian Urals crude following the decline in its price on the oil market.
Iraq signs three MoUs with Chinese SEPCO for petrochemical projects in Karbala
The agreements cover the construction of four petrochemical plants, infrastructure development and the operation and maintenance of production units.
Iraqi oil fields to feed NGL plant in western Iran with APG
A recent deal between Iran and Iraq to transfer associated petroleum gas (APG) to western Iran is aimed at supplying feedstock for an underfed natural gas liquids (NGL) production facility near the border.
Angola’s Lobito Refinery project looks for an additional $4.8bn to fill funding gap
Angola’s state-owned oil company Sonangol is searching for $4.8bn to fill a gap in funding for the country’s 200,000 barrel per day Lobito Refinery project.
Yasref, Aramco, Sinopec sign agreement for petchem expansion
Saudi Aramco, Yasref and Sinopec have signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) to prepare for the expansion of a petrochemical facility at the Yasref refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Nigerian lawmaker praises decision to restructure NNPCL
Nigerian lawmaker for Edo State Esosa Iyawe has said that President Bola Tinubu’s restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd’s (NNPCL) board will ultimately help remove inefficiencies in the company, according to The Punch.
Nigeria reveals plans for petroleum products stockpile
Nigeria is planning to create a national strategic petroleum products stockpile in 2025 to protect its economy from any potential volatility in global markets.
UAE expands its role as largest strategic investor in Africa's energy sector
The United Arab Emirates continues to expand its presence in Africa’s energy industries as part of a broader strategy that has established it as the continent’s leading investor, surpassing China.
New pipelines aim to boost Iraqi exports
New pipelines to the West and South-East promise to allow Iraq to raise export volumes, though construction will be both time-consuming and costly.
Iran urges foreign envoys to bring firms to its oil expo
Iran’s Oil Ministry brought together foreign ambassadors and economic attachés based in Tehran in a bid to drum up interest for the upcoming Iran Oil Show 2025, as it attempts to woo international investors.
Managing methane emissions in the Trump era: interview
Beyond an earnest desire to minimise the environmental impact of operations, it also pays for investors to take the issue seriously, Clayton Nash, the director of emissions solutions at Colorado-based Tegre, tells Newsbase.
South African National Petroleum Company starts operations as subsidiary of CEF
The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) has begun operations under the umbrella of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group, a state-owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).
Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 15% for first time in 2025
The Egyptian government raised fuel prices by up to 15% on April 11, marking the first increase in 2025 and signaling the rise of inflation further in the coming period.
Kenya extends fuel import agreements with Aramco, ENOC and ADNOC
Fuel costs in Kenya could be set to fall in the next few weeks as three Gulf firms that sell petroleum products to the country agreed to reduce costs by around six to 13%.
Afreximbank allocates $3bn to bolster Africa’s refining capacity
The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has set aside $3bn to support the purchase of refined petroleum products across Africa.
Aramco, Sinopec and Yasref sign framework agreement for petrochemical expansion
Saudi Aramco, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (Yasref) have signed a framework agreement paving the way for a major petrochemical expansion at the Yasref refinery in Yanbu.
Ghana eyes regional fuel dominance as it courts investment in downstream sector
Ghana is ramping up efforts to become a regional fuel distribution hub, with the country’s downstream regulator seeking private-led investment to expand infrastructure, strengthen fuel security, and boost exports across West Africa.
Nigerian crude-for-naira deal unsustainable, oil and gas expert says
Nigerian oil and gas expert Ademola Adigun has called for an end to the crude-for-naira agreement between the country’s government and 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery.
APPO advocates "Africa first" principle when exploiting continent’s vast oil and gas reserves
Africa’s current estimates of 120 million barrels of oil and 632 trillion cubic feet (17.89 trillion cubic metres) of gas reserves are “grossly conservative”, according to African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation secretary-general.
Chevron readies pipeline survey linking Cyprus gas to Egypt facilities
US energy firm Chevron will begin a survey of the eastern Mediterranean seabed early this summer to prepare for a pipeline linking Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field with processing facilities in Egypt
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu removes Mele Kyari as head of NNPCL
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has replaced the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd’s (NNPCL) CEO Mele Kyari and various other board members following concerns about the company’s performance and failure to meet vital production targets.
Italian energy company Eni plans to invest €24bn in Egypt, Algeria and Libya over next four years
Italy’s energy company Eni plans to invest around €24bn in Egypt, Algeria and Libya over the next four years to increase oil and gas production, said the CEO, Claudio Descalzi.
Iran to bring online $5bn petchem projects this year, top official says
Iran’s petrochemical sector is gearing up for a major boost this year, with 18 new projects worth a combined $5bn expected to come online, chief executive of the National Iranian Petrochemical Co. (NIPC) Hassan Abbaszadeh said.
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