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
11 Sep, 2026
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Qatar's LNG Tanker Shortage
Qatar risks cutting LNG production again as Hormuz disruption leaves its available tanker storage almost full and empty vessels stranded outside the Gulf.
In August Qatar Loaded The Most LNG Since The Regional War Started, With Nearly Half Trapped* In The Gulf (mn tons)
Refining & Petrochemicals
18 Sep, 2026
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Iraq Preps For 2027 LNG Imports, Plans Second FSRU
Iraq plans to start importing LNG next summer through an FSRU provided by Excelerate Energy. It has also begun talks with Total over a second FSRU.
Khor Al-Zubair Port Jetties And Infrastructure
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Egypt-Sudan Power Link Upgrade
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Egypt Oil Output Edges Higher
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Bapco Seismic Moves To Eastern Offshore
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Oman Energy Minister Calls For Hormuz LNG-Bypass
18 Sep, 2026
Iran Cuts Gasoline Subsidy
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Faihaa Gas Plant At Full Capacity
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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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