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

13 Jun, 2025

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Saudi Steps Up Refining

Saudi refining activity spiked to the highest in at least two years in April as the tapering of Opec+ cuts began.
Saudi Arabia's Refining Sector Activity Accelerates To Highest Levels In More Than Two Years
Refining & Petrochemicals

27 Jun, 2025

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Israel-Iran War Highlights Europe Reliance On Gulf Jet Fuel

Concerns over security of supply of oil exports from the Gulf highlighted Europe’s increasing reliance on the Middle East for jet fuel supplies.
Europe Continues To Import Most Of Its Jet Fuel From The Middle East So Far This Year* (%)
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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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