Middle East downstream news
Uniper Energy Dubai and Neutral Fuels team up on maritime biofuel in UAE
The companies will provide maritime biofuel in Fujairah, UAE.
Al-Hejailan and Dow form joint venture
The joint venture will design, build and operate a polyacrylic acid and emulsion polymers plant in Saudi Arabia.
Canada Business Holdings proceeding with ULSFO refinery in Oman
Canada Business Holdings secured licence to produce refined products in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm in Oman on 30 June 2020.
ADNOC seeking closer UAE-India downstream ties
In the past two years, ADNOC has enhanced its strategic energy links with India – a key growth market for crude, refined and petrochemical products.
Brooge Energy Ltd commences preconstruction work on phase III oil storage facility
The company has announced the beginning of preconstruction work for its phase III oil storage terminals and refinery.
Saudi Aramco and SABIC reassessing crude-oil-to-chemicals project
SABIC has said the two companies are now considering the integration of Saudi Aramco’s existing refineries in Yanbu with a mixed feed steam cracker and downstream olefin derivative units.
ADNOC, OMV and Eni JV incorporate refined products trading unit
ADNOC Global Trading is on track in establishing the required processes, procedures and systems to begin operations in the coming months.
Petro Rabigh receives financing from Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical
Sumitomo Chemical and Saudi Aramco have made a loan of US$2 billion to Petro Rabigh in response to the challenging market conditions.
SIIG and Petrochem confirm merger talks
The companies' boards have approved initial discussions to study the feasibility of a merger.
OQ Chemicals licences technology to Duqm petrochemical project
OQ Chemicals has entered into an agreement to licence technology for the production of ethylene and propylene derivatives to Duqm.