Refining & Petrochemicals

The Middle East & North African downstream sectors is split into ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. The wealthy countries with economies boosted by oil and gas exports are mainly looking to expand their downstream industries to squeeze more out of their oil assets. The poorer countries struggle to meet demand for fuels.

Refining & Petrochemicals

4 Sep, 2020

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Israel Record Crude Imports

Israel ramped up crude imports to a record 339,300 b/d for Q2, even as refinery throughputs fell to a 10-year low. The numbers imply a 7mn barrel Q2 stock build.
Refinery Runs Fall To A Multi-Year Low ('000 b/d)
Refining & Petrochemicals

11 Sep, 2020

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Iraq Plans Qayara Refinery Expansion

Iraq is once again planning to expand refining capacity at Qayara. Raising finance for the project will be the key challenge for Baghdad.
Iraq Refineries’ 2019 Products Output (‘000 b/d): Fuel Oil Is 44% Of The Total
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SELECTED DATA

1: Iraqi Refinery Output Vs Domestic Demand*: Will Refining Capacity Additions Close Baghdad’s Transport Fuels Shortfall?

Augusta Refinery Imports (000' B/D): Algerian Oil Only Made Up 6% Of Total In 7M20 ('000 B/D)

Sabic Quarterly Revenue ($bn): 2Q20 Total $6.57bn Down 44% From 3Q18's $11.7bn

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