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Iranian state fuel distributor rejects petrol imports claim

26 September 2024

The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co, (NIOPDC), a subsidiary of the Oil Ministry, refuted a claim that it imported 30mn litres of petrol per day in September to make up for a fuel shortage during the holiday season.

Egyptian petchem industry continues to grow

26 September 2024

Egyptian petrochemical projects are growing fast, and are likely to provide a significant boost for the country’s economy

Kuwait plans petrol price hike for expatriates, citizens exempt

26 September 2024

Kuwait's government is preparing to raise petrol prices for expatriates in a move to align costs with global market rates.

Dangote Group to double urea production and expand chemical portfolio

25 September 2024

Nigeria has emerged as a major exporter of urea, with over 3mn kilograms exported in 2023, generating more than $1bn from countries such as Brazil, the US and South Africa.

DR Congo constructs new oil terminal at Goma

25 September 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pressing forward with the construction of a new oil terminal in Goma – located on the banks of Lake Kivu – in a bid to improve fuel supply in its Eastern region.

IPMAN meets with Dangote Refinery to discuss fuel purchases

25 September 2024

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that it will be discussing the purchase of petrol with 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery this week.

Angola plans for 31% increase in LPG demand

25 September 2024

Angolan state-owned gas company Sonagas has announced that it expects LPG demand to increase by 31% in the country from 2024 to 2027.

Nigerian army shuts down 13 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

25 September 2024

The Nigerian army has reported that it has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, seized seven boats, located eight illegal connection points and confiscated around 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products across the Niger Delta.

Massive fire breaks out at gas condensate plant in eastern Iran

24 September 2024

A series of massive explosions rocked a condensate factory in the Iranian city of Garmsar, eastern Semnan Province, leaving 10 people injured, two critically.

Iran imported 30mn litres of petrol daily in September amid growing shortage

23 September 2024

The Iranian government had to import 30mn litres of petrol per day in September to stave off fuel shortages during the holiday period, an energy expert told state TV.

Why has Iran become a petrol importer?

23 September 2024

It is estimated that Iran's petrol imports, which stood at around $2bn last year, will surge to almost $3bn this year.

Iran eyes Iraqi investment to build refinery on western border

22 September 2024

Iran is looking to attract investment from neighboring Iraq to build a refinery in the Qasr-e Shirin free trade zone near the Iraqi border, the state news agency IRNA reported on September 22, citing a local official as saying.

Petrol prices to go up by 20% next year, Iranian MP says

19 September 2024

An Iranian lawmaker said petrol prices would soar by up to 20% next Persian calendar year starting on March 21.

Saudi Aramco signs fresh agreements with Chinese petrochemical majors

19 September 2024

Saudi Aramco has signed additional agreements with Chinese petrochemical majors Rongsheng Petrochemical and Hengli Group as part of a push to further cooperation in the Chinese and Saudi Arabian petrochemical sectors.

Dangote Refinery to deliver 75% of petroleum products via sea routes

18 September 2024

Dangote Refinery has announced that it will be transporting 75% of its local petroleum product supply via sea routes instead of road networks due to the high costs associated with transporting products over road and issues with traffic congestion.

SAR, Sedin Engineering to construct new refinery and petchem plant in Senegal

18 September 2024

Senegal’s Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has signed a protocol agreement with China National Engineering subsidiary Sedin Engineering for the construction of a new refinery and petrochemical plant in the country.

NNPCL searches for operators to run Port Harcourt refinery

18 September 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has officially tendered for operators of its 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt refinery – according to a statement released by the company on September 16.

Iranian petchem giant among top 20 firms worldwide

18 September 2024

The Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (PGPIC), Iran's largest petrochemical holding group, has made history within the Iranian petrochemical industry by breaking into the top 20 chemical firms worldwide.

Dangote Refinery gasoline set to cost more than imported fuel

17 September 2024

Gasoline produced at the Dangote Oil Refinery in Nigeria will not be cheaper than imported fuel, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has announced.

Iran produces low-quality petrol to make up for fuel shortage, leading refinery says

16 September 2024

The Persian Gulf Star Oil Co. (PGSOC), Iran’s main vehicle fuel supplier, has been forced to make low-quality cheap petrol despite having the ability to roll out high-octane fuel, said the CEO of a state-run investment firm that owns the refinery.

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Frazer Simm

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