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
2 Jan, 2026
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Egypt LNG Imports
Egypt imported record LNG volumes in 2025 as demand stayed strong through Q4. Get ready for more records to be set in 2026
Egypt LNG Imports* By Origin: Record 8.92mn Tons Imported In 2025 Driven By US & Other West Of Suez Suppliers (mn tons)
Refining & Petrochemicals
9 Jan, 2026
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Egypt, Qatar Deepen Energy Ties With New LNG Deal
QatarEnergy will supply Cairo with 24 LNG cargoes this summer to help plug a growing gas deficit. Separately, the Qatari state company’s footprint in Egypt’s Mediterranean offshore region continues to expand.
QatarEnergy Key East Mediterranean Assets
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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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