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

7 Feb, 2020

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Egypt Petchems Sector Boosted By Gas Revival, Eyes Expansion

Egypt’s upstream gas revival has increased available feedstock for petchems firms. Now the government plans to raise petchems capacity to help boost the economy.
Egypt's Gas Balance (bn cfd)
Refining & Petrochemicals

21 Feb, 2020

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Saudi Naphtha Consumption Tanks: Has Sadara Stopped Processing?

Saudi oil products data show near-zero naphtha consumption for much of 2019. This suggests the key Sadara cracker has switched to alternate feedstock.
Saudi Naphtha: Demand Low Or Zero Since Mid-2018 ('000 b/d)
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SELECTED DATA

Big Four Asian Buyers Increase Saudi Imports To Record Levels In 1q 2019 ('000 B/D)

Egypt's Products Imports Continue Trending Lower Amid Decreasing Demand (Net, '000 B/D)

Iraq Gasoline Output ('000 B/D) Rose 8,000 B/D In 2018 But Still Meets Less Than Half Demand...

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