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 Apr, 2026
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Saudi Maxes Refinery Exports
Record exports of refined products from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea refineries are helping mitigate losses from inside the Gulf. Saudi diesel exports are especially resilient, but jet fuel exports are down sharply.
Saudi Red Sea Refined Products Exports Hit New Record High (‘000 b/d)
Refining & Petrochemicals
10 Apr, 2026
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Israeli Strikes Cripple Iran’s Petrochemicals Sector
Israeli strikes have taken as much as 80% of Iran’s petrochemicals sector offline through attacks on utility plants. The sector is a key source of export revenues.
Iran’s Gas Processing & Petchems Infrastructure
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