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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South Africa: ACSA urges government to secure strategic jet fuel reserves amid ongoing refinery crisis

29 January 2025

South Africa's state-run Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has urged the government to establish a policy for maintaining strategic jet fuel reserves, particularly in light of the count.

Stakeholders to export raw materials for biofuels in Mozambique

29 January 2025

Stakeholders in Mozambique are currently discussing the possibility of exporting raw materials for biofuel production while a project for mandatory blending of petroleum products with domestically produced biofuels remains under development.

Nigerian marketers may drop Dangote Refinery in favour of low-cost imports

29 January 2025

Nigerian oil marketers revealed this week that the price of petrol imports had dropped from N955 ($0.61) per litre to N922.65 ($0.59), with the price encompassing import duties, shipping fees and exchange rate fluctuations.

PetroRabigh completes second waiver of revolving shareholder loans worth $500mn

28 January 2025

Saudi-based Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (PetroRabigh) has completed its second waiver agreement for revolving shareholder loans with Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical Company.

Egyptian President says country needs $20bn annually to secure petroleum products

23 January 2025

The president said the subsidies on essential commodities like fuel are sold below their actual market value, arguing that selling these goods at their true cost would significantly affect prices.

Indian refiners pivot to Middle East following fresh US sanctions

22 January 2025

New US sanctions pushed Indian state refiners to request Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) to price its crude on a delivered basis on 21 January, after freight rates rose sharply this week.

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery set to overturn fuel trade with Europe

22 January 2025

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day Dangote Refinery is expected to disrupt Europe’s petrol market, with experts noting that the plant could end petrol trade between Europe and Africa worth $17bn annually.

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.

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Frazer Simm

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