Middle East downstream news

The first test flight to demonstrate the potential for converting methanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has taken place in Dubai, UAE, on the sidelines of COP28.

Nearly one-third of global LNG exports in 2022 were supplied by exporting countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).

Neste and ENOC Group have agreed to collaborate to explore the possibilities of supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

ADNOC and Santos have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to work towards the establishment of a global carbon management platform.

Dragos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco to help protect critical industrial assets and infrastructure for Aramco and its affiliates.

TotalEnergies has signed an amendment to extend its partnership with Oman LNG, an Omani LNG joint venture (JV) in which the company holds a 5.54% stake.

SATORP, a platform jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, has successfully converted used cooking oil through coprocessing into ISCC+ certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

QatarEnergy and Eni have signed a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement for the supply of up to 1 million tpy of LNG from Qatar to Italy.

CC Energy Development (CCED) has commenced execution of a flare gas-to-power project in the company's Blocks 3 & 4 operations on the eastern coast of Oman to reduce emissions.

Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gal. of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2024 and 2025.