Africa
Dangote Oil Refinery can now process winter diesel, executive says
The Dangote Oil Refinery has the capacity to produce winter diesel for the European market, a further indication of its potential to disrupt the global refining market.
TotalEnergies studies Moroccan project to export green ammonia to Europe
TotalEnergies will study plans for a renewable energy project to produce hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco for delivery to Europe, which is seeking to increase use of the fuels as part of its energy transition.
Dangote says refinery has 500 MM liters of petrol in storage, can meet Nigeria's demand
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has a stockpile of 500 MM liters of petrol, its billionaire founder said, countering claims by marketers who asserted they needed to supplement Dangote's supplies with imports to meet fuel shortages.
Angola's Cabinda oil refinery to start up by April
Angola's Cabinda oil refinery is set to begin production by April, as it completes its first phase just ahead of schedule but over budget.
Egypt raises gasoline, diesel prices for third time this year
Egypt raised fuel product prices on Friday for the third time this year as it continues to cut back on diesel and gasoline subsidies, but said it would cover the additional energy costs for bakers of subsidized bread.
Nigerian fuel traders turn to imports to augment Dangote Refinery supply
Nigerian fuel traders are ramping up petrol imports to augment supply from the Dangote Refinery following worsening fuel queues.
Global refinery margins fall to multi-year seasonal lows in September
Refinery margins for petroleum refiners across the world are shrinking, indicating reduced profitability from refining crude oil and selling petroleum products.
Nigeria signs deal to supply gas to proposed $3.5-B petrochemical plant
Nigeria took a major step in its quest to earn revenue from its vast gas reserves, signing a deal with joint venture partners to supply gas to a proposed $3.5-B Brass fertilizer and petrochemical plant.
Nigeria ends state oil firm's role as Dangote refinery's sole buyer
Nigeria's local fuel traders can now buy petrol directly from the Dangote oil refinery, ending state-oil firm NNPC's exclusive buying rights as the country moves to fully deregulate its processing sector.
ARA gasoline exports to West Africa hit multi-year lows in September
A Belgian law restricting exports of low-quality fuels and financial constraints among Nigeria's importers are squeezing sales of gasoline from Northwest Europe to West Africa, leaving buyers to explore other options until Nigeria's Dangote refinery is able to meet demand.
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