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

13 Mar, 2026

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Duqm Refinery Import Puzzle

On paper, Oman’s Duqm refinery is perfectly positioned to capitalize on soaring refinery margins. In reality, it relies on the Strait of Hormuz for most of its feedstock
Since 2025 The Majority Of Crude And Condensate Delivered To Ras Markaz Originated From Inside The Gulf (‘000 b/d)
Refining & Petrochemicals

13 Mar, 2026

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Saudi Red Sea Diesel Supplies Provide Market Relief

Iranian attacks on Gulf refineries grab headlines, but it’s exports from the region that are the key issue for global markets. Saudi Arabia is still exporting healthy volumes of gasoil thanks to its East-West pipeline, but jet fuel exports have plummeted.
Jet Fuel Exports From The Gulf Arab States Are Running At Just 10% Of February Levels (‘000 b/d)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Aramco Announces Share Buyback Plan

13 Mar, 2026

Progress At Key Saudi Gas Power Plant Projects

13 Mar, 2026

BP Confirms Egypt Offshore Awards

13 Mar, 2026

TotalEnergies Highlights Middle East Production Shut-Ins

13 Mar, 2026

Egypt Announces Sirius Offshore Drilling Success

13 Mar, 2026

Decision Time For Opec+

27 Feb, 2026

EOG Expects First Results From UAE, Bahrain Wells In Q2

27 Feb, 2026

BGC Boosts Gas Capture At Iraq Fields

27 Feb, 2026

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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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