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

23 Jan, 2026

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UAE Oil Trade Troubles

The UAE’s oil trading sector benefited from geopolitical upheaval earlier this decade, but the golden era has ended and independent firms are struggling.
UAE Imports (‘000 b/d): Russian Liquids Disappear, Iranian Volumes Flatten Out
Refining & Petrochemicals

16 Jan, 2026

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Murban’s Share Of Adnoc Exports Slumped Following 2025’s CFP Rethink

The return of Murban crude to the Ruwais West refinery was a major development for Adnoc’s refining operations in 2025, causing Murban exports to slump.
Murban’s Share Of UAE Crude^ Exports Fell To A Two-Year Low In December (mn b/d)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Kufpec Acquires Brazil Upstream Stake From Shell

6 Feb, 2026

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia To Issue Dorra Tenders This Year

6 Feb, 2026

Kuwait Finalizes Contract For New Az Zour Power Plant

6 Feb, 2026

Kuwait Invests In Eni Biorefinery

6 Feb, 2026

Qatar Keeps Eye Out For Oil At Home And Abroad

6 Feb, 2026

Oman Begins Delayed GCCIA Link Project

6 Feb, 2026

TotalEnergies Advances Iraq’s Ratawi Field Expansion

6 Feb, 2026

Chevron Signs Up To Syrian Offshore

6 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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