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

9 May, 2025

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Sabic Posts Q1 Loss

Amid a challenging petrochemicals market, Sabic is still investing in growth with planned 2025 capex of up to $4bn.
Sabic Returned To Profitability ($bn) In 2024
Refining & Petrochemicals

23 May, 2025

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Qatar’s LNG Expansion Start-Up Slips to Mid-2026

The start-up of Qatar’s first LNG expansion train has been pushed back slightly to mid-2026. The phased expansion will be transformative for the emirate.
US LNG Exports* Have Quickly Widened Their Lead Over Qatar And Australia (mn tons)
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Saudi Arabia Confirms PNZ Discovery

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Turkmenistan-Iran-Iraq Gas Deal Hits The Buffers

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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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