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
15 May, 2026
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Libya's Refinery Win
A landmark agreement with Dubai-based Trasta Energy means NOC is now in “full control” of Libya’s largest refinery, paving the way for a long-awaited restart.
Libya: Key Oil And Gas Infrastructure
Refining & Petrochemicals
22 May, 2026
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Saudi Refinery Output Slumps In First Month Of Conflict
Saudi Oil exports fell to historic lows in March, but export revenues rose to their highest level since 2022 thanks to soaring prices.
Saudi Refinery Output Slumped To Its Lowest Level Since The Covid-19 Pandemic In The First Month Of The Middle East Conflict, With Naphtha And Fuel Oil Down The Most ('000 b/d)
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Sungrow Wins Abu Dhabi Electricity Storage Contract
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Shamaran Delists From Toronto
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Egypt Accelerates Arrears
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Cyprus Approves Cronos Development Plan
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Exxon, QatarEnergy Sign Egypt Mou For Cyprus Gas
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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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