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Shell to Construct Refinery’s New Solvent De-asphalter Unit
Shell has announced an investment in a construction of a new Solvent De-asphalter (SDA) unit at the Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, designed to upgrade its oil products by removing heavier fractions from crude oil, and making them cleaner.
Iran to Construct Oil Refinery in Sierra Leone
Iran and Sierra Leone are negotiating a construction of oil refineries in the West African country, starting with an oil storage depots
Kuwait on Verge of Fiscal Reforms, Projecting Subsidy Cuts
The Kuwaiti government is showing a willingness to push forward fiscal reforms including subsidy cuts, due to the persisting low price of crude, and pressure over lacking support for the country's currency.
Bahrain Forum Sought a New Energy Road Map
The second Energy Management Conference and Exhibition began in Bahrain on December 7th seeking to create a road map for a better management of region's natural resources.
French InnoVent to Set up a Wind Farm in Namibia
French company InnoVent is planning to set up a 150 to 500MW wind farm in Namibia as the country seeks to implement a 90% of its energy acquired via renewables by 2030.
Nigeria Proposes $30.1b Budget with 15% Expenditure Rise for 2016
The Nigerian government proposed a $30.1b national budget for 2016 estimating a 15% rise in expenditure compared to 2015, pledging investments in infrastructure projects, and social welfare programs.
Kuwait’s Power and Water Plant Reaches 50% of Production Capacity
Shamal Azzour Al-Oula KSC, the Kuwait's power and water desalination plant has crossed the 664.2MW power production milestone, which represents 50 % of the country's long-term plan to increase its power capacity, and meet estimated peak demand of 25GW by 2025.
Saudi Sadara Builds First Solution PE Plant in Middle East
Saudi Arabia's Sadara Chemical Company has successfully started up its first linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) production plant at its Jubail complex.
