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 Nov, 2025

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Iraqi PM Suspends Oil Imports

Iraq’s Prime Minister has ordered the oil ministry to halt oil imports days ahead of parliamentary elections as he seeks to claim self-sufficiency.
Iraq's Product Imports Are Down After Capacity Additions (‘000 b/d)
Refining & Petrochemicals

28 Nov, 2025

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Sonatrach, Sinopec Plan Algeria Gasoline Boost

Sonatrach is upgrading its Arzew refinery, adding a CCR unit to convert surplus naphtha into gasoline as demand keeps on rising.
Algeria’s Oil Consumption Hit A Record 467,000 b/d For 9M25 (‘000 b/d)
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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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