Africa
Global oil refiners see short-term boost from higher margins
Refiners across the globe are reaping unexpected profits from producing key fuels in recent weeks, offering an ailing sector respite before an anticipated weakening later this year, as plant closures have tightened fuel supply needed to meet peak summer demand.
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery extends WTI buying spree into July
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery will import at least 5 MMbbl of U.S. WTI crude oil in July, three trading sources said, extending its buying spree after a potential record tally for June.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery to run at reduced rates through October
The 650,000-bpd Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria is expected to operate its gasoline-making unit at reduced rates through October after a string of issues in recent months.
U.S. crude and fuel inventories fall, Nigerian crude imports jump
U.S. crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years.
ADNOC, TotalEnergies announce national launch of ADNOC Voyager lubricants in Egypt
ADNOC Distribution, in partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt (TEME), has announced the launch of ADNOC Voyager lubricants across Egypt.
Libya says oil leak occurs in pipeline south of Zawiya city
An oil leak forced the shutdown of a pipeline south of Libya's city of Zawiya, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Saturday.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery agrees to export polypropylene with Vinmar
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals said it will partner with Vinmar Group, an international petrochemicals distribution company, to bring Dangote polypropylene to global markets.
Nigeria's fuel traders struggling to secure gasoline from refurbished state refineries
Nigerian fuel traders are struggling to secure gasoline supplies from two newly refurbished state-run refineries six months after they were declared operational, they say, leaving them reliant on the privately owned Dangote oil refinery and imports.
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery cancels June maintenance at gasoline unit
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has cancelled June maintenance at its 204,000-bpd gasoline-making unit as it completed planned works during an unplanned shutdown from April 7 to May 11.
Digital Feature: How consensus-based standards are shaping the future of oil and natural gas worldwide
With its cross-border projects, interconnected supply chains and technical systems spanning continents, the global oil and natural gas industry is indeed complex. And while managing safety, sustainability, efficiency and reliability across these diverse environments has never been simple, the challenges continue to grow as expectations rise and technologies evolve.
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