Africa
Nigerian president to commission Dangote refinery in two weeks
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will commission the multi-billion dollar Dangote oil refinery, a presidency spokesperson said, setting up the plant for its first production since construction started in 2016.
Phillips 66 beats profit estimates as refining margins soar
U.S. refiner Phillips 66 beat Wall Street estimate for first-quarter profit, joining rivals in gaining from elevated margins on sustained fuel demand amid tight crude supplies.
Global diesel prices fall as economic slowdown intensifies
Global prices for middle distillates such as gas oil and diesel are falling as the economy slows, more refineries come onstream, and exports from Russia are re-routed and replaced by fuel from the Middle East.
Borouge enters into agreement to expand footprint in East Africa
Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with one of the biggest polyolefin distributors in East Africa, Somochem.
Borouge supplies materials worth $32 M for mega projects in the Middle East and Africa
Borouge Plc is supplying sustainable ‘Made in UAE’ polyethylene materials worth $32 M that are used in several development projects across the Middle East and Africa regions.
Russia diesel exports to Brazil, Turkey and Africa seen hitting new high
Russia's diesel and gasoil shipments to Brazil, Turkey and Africa were heading to new record highs in March as traders pushed into new markets following an EU ban on Russian oil products.
TFG Marine targets 20% bunker sales rise through expansion
TFG Marine, majority owned by commodities trader Trafigura, aims to increase its marine fuel sales volume by up to 20% this year through expansion in Africa, the UK and the Mediterranean, a senior company executive said.
CEO of Angola's new $1-B Cabinda refinery sees 2024 start-up
The Cabinda refinery project is one of three new refineries planned for Africa's second biggest crude oil producer aiming to reduce its dependence on importing almost all its domestic refined product needs.
Tunisia imported record number of Russian diesel/gasoil in February
Tunisia imported record volumes of Russian gasoil and diesel last month as an EU embargo forced Moscow to find new customers for its oil products.
Egypt increases gasoline prices in line with global levels
Egypt raised domestic gasoline prices, bringing them more in line with global levels but risking further public discontent after a year of rising inflation, a weakening currency and a series of austerity measures.
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- SABIC announces closure of Olefins 6 facility in Teesside, UK 6/27
- LyondellBasell's polyolefin technologies selected by SHCCIG Yulin for petrochemicals complex in China 6/27
- Damaged unit of Iran's South Pars refinery back operating 6/27
- hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking 6/26
- TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland 6/26
