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.

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Fujairah Crude Imports Lighter

It’s all change at Fujairah, where crude imports are growing lighter. Meanwhile, Iraq is looking to market fuel oil from the port.

Fujairah’s Crude Oil Imports Slate Grows More Diverse Following Sudan-Ban (‘000 b/d)

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Sabic Exits From Oman’s Duqm Petrochemical Expansion Project

Sabic’s withdrawal from a project to integrate petrochemicals into Oman’s Duqm refining complex is a major blow. Can a new partner be found?

Duqm Refinery Naphtha Exports (‘000 b/d)

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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

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Refining & Petrochemicals

Fujairah Crude Imports Lighter

Fujairah’s Crude Oil Imports Slate Grows More Diverse Following Sudan-Ban (‘000 b/d)

Sabic Exits From Oman’s Duqm Petrochemical Expansion Project

Duqm Refinery Naphtha Exports (‘000 b/d)

NEWS IN BRIEF

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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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