Middle East downstream news

Scott Lehmann, Petrotechnics, UK, explains why it is essential to get the digital approach right if operators are to achieve operational excellence in the fourth industrial revolution.

According to Shell’s annual LNG Outlook, strong growth in LNG demand could cause a potential supply shortage in mid-2020s.

Duqm Refinery has signed EPC contracts for the construction of a 230 000 bpd refinery.

Petrofac has celebrated the completion of the Suhar Refinery Improvement Project in Oman.

ADNOC is set to introduce crude processing flexibility at its Ruwais Refinery in a US$3.1 billion investment.

Yokogawa will supply a gas pipeline management and control system for the operator of Egypt’s gas grid.

Iraq also plans to construct three more refineries and is looking for investment.

The site is located in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia and will produce white masterbatches for clients in the MENA region.

Quadrimex Chemical’s oil and gas business unit has increased its activities in the Middle East.

Jacobs will provide EPCM services for the second phase of the Khazzan tight gas project in Oman.