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
12 Jun, 2026
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Jet Fuel Shortages
The aviation sector faces an unprecedented crisis this year, warns the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with a severe risk of price spikes and physical shortages in import-dependent markets such as Europe and Africa.
Europe And Africa Are The Most Reliant On Mideast Jet Fuel Imports (% Total Consumption)
Refining & Petrochemicals
19 Jun, 2026
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The UAE’s Hormuz Divorce Plan
The UAE aims to end its reliance on Hormuz entirely, and as the importance of Fujairah grows, Adnoc is looking at buying terminals at the port.
Adnoc Is Expanding Its Hormuz-Bypass Pipeline System
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Chevron Delegation Visits Damascus
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Iraq Denies Opec Exit Reports
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Libya’s Crude Output Nears 1.5mn b/d Target
26 Jun, 2026
Oman Awards Block 80
26 Jun, 2026
Egypt Gas Use Hits Seasonal High In April
26 Jun, 2026
Syria Tenders For New Refinery
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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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