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
20 Feb, 2026
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Iraq Preps For LNG Imports
Iraq could begin importing LNG as early as June as it grapples with power shortages. It’s a big step for Baghdad, but one that will barely make a dent in its electricity deficit
Khor Al-Zubair Port Jetties And Infrastructure
Refining & Petrochemicals
27 Feb, 2026
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Middle East Crude Shipping Costs Surge To Six-Year Highs
Freight rates are spiking as rising exports of non-sanctioned oil require shipping from a shrinking pool of legitimate tankers. The squeeze is on.
Mideast Gulf VLCc Rates To Asia* Have Sky Rocketed Recently ($/b)
NEWS IN BRIEF
Decision Time For Opec+
27 Feb, 2026
BGC Boosts Gas Capture At Iraq Fields
27 Feb, 2026
Kuwait’s KPC Holds Pipeline Monetization Talks
27 Feb, 2026
TotalEnergies Brings Iraq’s First Solar Plant Online
27 Feb, 2026
Leviathan Shut Amid Expansion Work
27 Feb, 2026
Cyprus President, Eni Ceo Talk Cronos In Rome
27 Feb, 2026
XRG-ENI Ink Argentina LNG Development Deal
20 Feb, 2026
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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