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

27 Jun, 2025

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Europe's Gulf Jet Dependence

Concerns over security of supply of oil exports from the Gulf highlighted Europe’s increasing reliance on the Middle East for jet fuel supplies.
Jet Fuel To Experience 1mn b/d Demand Growth By 2030 (mn b/d)
Refining & Petrochemicals

25 Jul, 2025

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Oman’s Duqm Refinery Runs New Crude Mix

OQ8 is introducing at least five new crude grades into the feedstock mix at its Duqm Refinery, a move that will allow more operational flexibility. The blending of third-party crudes supports the company’s aim to position Duqm as a trading-led facility.
Crude Imports Into Duqm Refinery* (‘000 b/d): Since The Start Of 2025 OQ8 Has Sourced 18% Of Its Crude From Outside Kuwait And Oman
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SELECTED DATA

Egypt’s LNG Balance (mn tons): Cairo May Look To Tentatively Restart LNG Exports In 2025 After Imports Surged To A Seven-Year High For 2024

Qatar’s Contracted LNG Sales Volumes (mn t): Uncontracted Volumes Are Set To Surge As New Capacity Ramps Up

Jazan Crude Oil Deliveries Fall To Lowest Level Since 2021 Start Amid Maintenance (mn barrels)

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