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

19 Sep, 2025

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Taker Rates At 2-Year High

The costs of chartering VLCCs are hitting their highest in more than two years. Fundamentals, led by the return of more Opec+ crude, are spurring demand into next year.
Crude Tanker Rates From The Mideast To China Have Soared So Far In September* (WS)
Refining & Petrochemicals

3 Oct, 2025

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Traders Use Fujairah As Hub For Iran Crude Re-Exports

Fujairah has long been a destination for Iran’s refined oil products, but in recent months it has also been an unusual re-export hub for cargoes of Iranian crude oil.
Iran Oil Products Exports To The UAE Averaging 350,000 b/d Over Last Two Years ('000 b/d)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Egypt LNG: Cargo Exported As Damietta Receives First Cargo

17 Oct, 2025

UEG Completes Apex Egypt Purchase

17 Oct, 2025

Iraq to Build LNG-To-Power Plant at Fao

17 Oct, 2025

Zubair Oilfield Capacity Set to Reach 700,000 b/d

17 Oct, 2025

Libya Restarts Ras Lanuf Cracker

17 Oct, 2025

Iraq’s LNG Plans Move Forward with Excelerate FSRU Award

10 Oct, 2025

Middle East Shipping Affected By Surge In Radar Jamming

10 Oct, 2025

EDO Taps Debt Market For $130mn

10 Oct, 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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