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

3 Oct, 2025

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Shift In Iran-Fujairah Oil Trade

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
Refining & Petrochemicals

31 Oct, 2025

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Commitment To Petrochemicals Growth

Saudi petrochemicals firms are suffering in the industry downturn, but the government sees a bright future as the sector provides the building blocks for economic growth.
Petro Rabigh Losses Remained Near Record Levels In 2024 ($mn)
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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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