Middle East downstream news
ADNOC and Russian Energy Agency sign agreement
ADNOC and the Russian Energy Agency have signed a far-reaching strategic framework agreement covering downstream oil, gas and petrochemicals.
COOEC-Fluor completes pipe spool fabrication work for KIPIC
COOEC-Fluor has announced that it has completed the pipe spool fabrication portion of its contract for KIPIC’s Al-Zour refinery project.
Middle East to contribute 43% to global acetic acid capacity additions
GlobalData has reported that the Middle East is to propel global acetic acid capacity additions by 2023.
Kuwait Petroleum Corp. to lead global CDU capacity growth
GlobalData has reported that the Kuwait Petroleum Corp. is expected to add 5% to global CDU capacity growth by 2023.
Petrochemical feedstock supply under attack
Drone attacks on Saudi Aramco will severely disrupt NGL and petrochemicals supply, much more than oil. The impact on global economic and geopolitical dynamics will be huge, reports Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business.
Rystad Energy provides update on Aramco drone attacks
Rystad Energy has made a comment on the recent drone attacks on Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.
ADNOC Group CEO meets Russian Energy Minister
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber and Alexander Novak met in Abu Dhabi to discuss potential collaboration between Russia and the UAE.
Granulated sulfur shipments begin from Gazprom Neft’s Badra oilfield
Gazprom Neft has announced that it has begun shipping granulated sulfur from its Badra oilfield in Iraq.
KIZAD and AIPMA sign strategic agreement
KIZAD and AIPMA have signed an agreement to support Indian polymer investors in expanding their geographic reach.
Clariant Catalysts expands in the Middle East with new office in Saudi Arabia
The new branch of Clariant’s Catalysts business unit is located in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The opening marks Clariant’s fourth location in the Middle East.