The Iran crisis is exposing the gaping holes in the region’s stockpiles and asking questions of its longer-term energy strategy
The company plans for phase-one startup in late 2029 as it seeks to maximise value from chemicals project following nine-month hiatus
It is an unusual story of out with the new and in with the old, as America First Refining shows the US going back to trusted energy security developments
The regional crisis highlights the undervalued role of fixed pipelines in the age of tanker flexibility
Africa must dramatically scale energy investment to meet rising demand while cutting emissions. ARDA’s Anibor Kragha argues that a “just, Africa-centric transition”—focused on refining capacity, cleaner fuels, infrastructure and innovative finance—will be essential
LPG could rapidly expand access to clean cooking across Africa and prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths from indoor air pollution each year, but infrastructure shortages and regulatory barriers are slowing investment and market growth
The surge in demand for fuel and petrochemical products in Asia has led to significant expansion in refining and petrochemicals capacities, with India and China leading the way
Middle Eastern countries are investing in hydrocarbon processing to diversify their economies while African countries are looking to satisfy growing domestic fuel demand
Latest edition of our Gulf Energy Information's Market Data Book highlights robust growth in gas processing/LNG sector, followed by petrochemicals and refining
Capex is concentrated in gas processing and LNG in the US, while in Canada the reverse is true
Energy security continues to evolve as a strategic priority amid growing geopolitical tensions highlighted by increased volumes, a new energy law and persistent secrecy
Nigeria's mega-refinery is still trying to solve many challenges, all while its owner talks up expansion
A strategic pivot away from Russian crude in recent weeks tees up the possibility of improved US-India trade relations
Newfound optimism is emerging that a dormant exploration frontier could become a strategic energy play and—whisper it quietly—Europe’s next offshore opportunity
The global maritime oil transport sector enters 2026 facing a rare convergence of crude oversupply, record newbuild deliveries and the potential easing of several geopolitical disruptions that have shaped trade flows since 2022