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Iranian state distributor says diesel imports drop to zero as smuggling tackled

19 August 2025

Iran’s state fuel distributor said the country no longer needed to import diesel, as daily consumption in non-power sectors fell by around 5mn litres compared with last year, thanks to tighter controls and anti-smuggling measures.

Nigerian's NNPCL and joint venture partner Sahara Group commission new LPG carrier

19 August 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) has expanded its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fleet with JV partner Sahara Group, commissioning a new ship to be constructed in Ulsan, South Korea.

Rabat showcases $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project to US investors

18 August 2025

Rabat presented the ambitious $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project to key American investors at the US-Africa Energy Forum in Houston earlier this month, amid rising interest among investors and institutions there to back projects.

Aramco continues asset monetisation with $11bn Jafurah deal

17 August 2025

BlackRock-led consortium takes 49% stake in key gas infrastructure as questions emerge over the kingdom’s long-term strategy for its core energy assets

Premium petrol to be available at market rates next month, Iranian oil minister says

17 August 2025

Iran will roll out a new grade of imported premium petrol at selected filling stations within a month, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said, stressing the move “has nothing to do with current fuel quotas."

Port Harcourt designated as Nigeria’s ‘premiere energy city’ despite refinery woes

14 August 2025

Nigeria’s Rivers State administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas designated Port Harcourt as Nigeria’s premier energy city this week as part of a bid to renew membership in the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP), according to Leadership.

Iraq detains oil tanker for suspected fuel smuggling

14 August 2025

The Iraqi navy detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker located in its territorial waters on August 8 as part of efforts to combat fuel smuggling at sea.

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery raises fuel prices & debunks shutdown claims

13 August 2025

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has re-started the sale of petrol with a revised ex-depot price of 850 naira ($0.55) following a week-long suspension, according to Investors King.

Iran to resume diesel sales on energy bourse to fight smuggling, supply industries

13 August 2025

Iran will soon restart diesel sales on the physical market of its energy bourse after a months-long pause, in what officials describe as a major step towards boosting transparency in fuel trade, curbing fuel smuggling, and meeting industrial demand.

South Africa extends aviation fuel import licence to alleviate airport shortages

12 August 2025

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended licences for importing and storing jet fuel to allow airports time to recover from ongoing supply issues, according to a Reuters report.

Iran’s petchem industry needs $24bn to meet development targets, official says

12 August 2025

Iran’s petrochemical sector needs $24bn in investment to hit capacity expansion targets under the country’s Seventh Development Plan (SDP) by March 2029, a senior Oil Ministry official said.

Iraq's Prime Minister inaugurates power plant expansion adding 300 MW

11 August 2025

Iraq's PM inaugurates Basmaiya power plant expansion adding 300MW, bringing total capacity to 5,000MW, as part of broader energy infrastructure development targeting 60,000MW additional capacity.

Syria returns to prominence with Azeri gas, Iraqi oil talks

10 August 2025

Following years in the energy market wilderness, Syria is leveraging momentum built by its new regime to shore up energy supplies

Nigeria’s Dangote appoints David Bird as CEO of refining, petrochemicals

7 August 2025

650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has appointed David Bird, former Shell executive and ex-CEO of 0Q8 refinery in Oman, as CEO of its refinery and petrochemical division, according to Reuters.

Iran eyes $100bn in investment to power petchem expansion

6 August 2025

Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NIPC) has outlined plans to attract up to $100bn in domestic and foreign investment for 144 licensed petrochemical projects.

Ghana’s Engen rebrands as MISA Energy, aims to lead Africa’s petroleum future

6 August 2025

Engen Ghana has rebranded as MISA Energy Ghana Limited, marking a major strategic shift in its ambition to become a leading African energy company,

Aramco profit slide deepens despite output boost, pressuring Saudi Arabian revamp

6 August 2025

Aramco’s quarterly profits continue to fall, but the company is ploughing funds into maintaining its upstream position, taking a bullish view of the market outlook

Saudi Arabia: SABIC must minimise costs, says corporate finance EVP

6 August 2025

SABIC’s EVP for corporate finance Salah al-Hareky has said that the company faces “urgent pressure” to minimise costs following the closure of its UK olefins plant in June and challenges in petrochemicals markets, according to S&P Global.

Nearly 72% of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption in May and June supported by imported fuels

5 August 2025

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed this week that marketers had restarted large-scale imports of refined petroleum products instead of buying from domestic refineries, according to Punch.

Nigeria: EFCC refutes rumours regarding NNPCL CEO’s alleged resignation

5 August 2025

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that it had placed the CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) Bayo Ojulari under duress in a bid to see the official resign.

Nigeria's oil production tops 1.8mn bpd in July for first time since November 2024

5 August 2025

Nigeria’s oil production exceeded 1.8mn barrels per day (bpd) in July for the first time since November 2024, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed.

Azerbaijan’s Socar says it wants to expand, not sell, Aegean Sea container terminal in Turkey

4 August 2025

The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (Socar) is not mulling the sale of its Aegean Sea container terminal in Turkey, according to Turkish business daily Dunya.

Kuwait’s state oil giant looks to speed up Kuwaitisation

3 August 2025

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has initiated a sweeping, top-down overhaul aimed at simultaneously reshaping its workforce

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