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
30 Oct, 2026
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Gulf Petchem Producers Recover
Saudi Arabia’s Sabic posted strong Q3 results as new trade routes enabled increased exports, albeit at a cost.
Sabic Posts Largest Profit In Two Years For Q3 ($bn)
Refining & Petrochemicals
30 Oct, 2026
Top Story
Libya Restarts Brega Refinery, Brings New Gas Field Online
Libyan refineries are operating significantly under-capacity, forcing Tripoli to rely heavily on expensive imports. Rectifying this will be challenging, but the restart of a small plant at Brega is positive and Libya hopes to bring the Ras Lanuf facility back online next year.
Libya: Key Oil And Gas Infrastructure
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Aramco Confirms Zuluf Increment Startup
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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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