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.

Economics & Finance

4 Dec, 2020

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Iran’s Bustling Petchems

Despite a crippling economic crisis, Iran has brought five new petchems plants online this year. Capacity could close in on 100mn t/y in 2022.
Iranian Annual* Petchems (mn tons)
Refining & Petrochemicals

4 Dec, 2020

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Kuwait’s Al-Zour Refinery Takes Delivery Of Commissioning Crude

The new 615,000 b/d plant has started taking delivery of commissioning crude. But, as with upgrades to Kuwait’s existing refineries, units await completion.
Kuwait Crude Distillation Capacity ('000 b/d, End Year)
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SELECTED DATA

Saudi Petchems: Net Profits For Listed Firms ($bn)

SIIG & Petrochem Net Profits Undermined By Oil Prices, Outages ($mn)

1: Iraq Refineries’ 2019 Products Output (‘000 B/D): Fuel Oil Is 44% Of The Total

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