Middle East downstream news
Duqm Refinery receives multi-source project financing
The US$4.61 billion sourced for the project represents the largest project financing in the Sultanate of Oman.
Saudi Aramco and SABIC announce crude-to-chemicals complex at Yanbu
The integrated industrial complex is expected to begin operations in 2025.
Fluor Joint Venture achieves first steam on clean fuels megaproject in Kuwait
Workforce of 12 000 reaches 60 million work hours without lost-time incident.
ADNOC Sour Gas installs remelter facility at sulfur granulation station
New facility aimed at maximising sulfur recovery otherwise lost during normal transportation operations.
TechnipFMC signs refinery expansion contract with MIDOR
TechnipFMC will undertake EPC work at MIDOR’s existing Egypt refinery.
Major oil and gas exporters face unprecedented challenges in years ahead, new IEA study shows
Reform and economic diversification are vital for their economies and for global energy markets.
US and Iran lead global polyethylene capacity growth to 2026, says GlobalData
Latest report forecasts global market capacity to grow by 40.4 million tpy.
MHI receives contract for Bangladesh fertilizer plant
MHI will undertake EPC responsibilities for the plant to be built in Polash, 50 km northeast of Dhaka.
Saudi Aramco signs 15 MoUs at FII forum
Riyadh investment forum sees strategic and commercial collaborations formed, valued at more than US$34 billion.
Honeywell and Gulf Downstream Association introduce new engineer training course
Collaboration will deliver a series of industry courses for entry-level and transitioning engineers.