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

14 Nov, 2025

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Libya’s ‘Great Fuel Heist’ Costs The State More Than $20bn?

An epidemic of fuel smuggling cost Libya more than $20bn between 2022 and 2024, according to a new report by The Sentry. As well as the cost to the state, the smuggling has had pronounced geopolitical impacts, helping fuel Sudan’s brutal conflict.
Libya Products Imports: Russia Has Emerged As The Leading Supplier Since 2023 (‘000 b/d)
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Qatar To Divert 24 Pakistan LNG Cargoes

14 Nov, 2025

Oman Signs PPA For 125mw Wind Project

14 Nov, 2025

Qatar To Invest $30bn On Egypt Med Resort

14 Nov, 2025

Leviathan Maintenance Reduces Gas Flows

14 Nov, 2025

Adnoc Drilling Widens Regional Footprint

7 Nov, 2025

Oman’s OQEP Eyes Regional Expansion

7 Nov, 2025

Shell Signs Up To Ruwais LNG Volumes

7 Nov, 2025

Libya’s AGOCO Announces New Discovery In Ghadames Basin

7 Nov, 2025

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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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