Africa
US East Coast refiners binge on Algerian crude
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- US East Coast refiners are in the midst of their biggest buying spree of Algerian crude in years as they take advantage of cheap oil spilling out of the region, traders said on Thursday.
Nigerian oil union threatens three-day strike at Exxon Mobil, Chevron
LAGOS (Reuters) -- A Nigerian oil labor union is set to stage a three-day strike at Chevron and Exxon Mobil fuel depots from Wednesday in a protest over sackings pending the outcome of talks with the government, union officials said on Monday.
Nigeria's NNPC awards 2017 crude oil term contracts to 39 companies
LAGOS/LONDON (Reuters) -- State-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has awarded its 2017 crude oil term contracts to 39 companies, the company said on Tuesday.
Ghana oil importers say government owes them $384 million
ACCRA (Reuters) -- Ghana's domestic oil importers said on Friday they may take legal action against the government to recover interest on an outstanding debt of $384 million that presents an early headache for the incoming government.
Shell’s Pearl GTL plant running at reduced production
The Hague, Shell announced its Pearl gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, is currently operating at a reduced rate of production due to unforeseen maintenance required on some or all of the plant’s 18 gasifier units.
Nigeria trying to import more jet fuel during shortage, delays caused
ABUJA (Reuters) -- Nigeria is trying to import more jet fuel but air travelers tired of delays must be patient as a shortage of foreign currency will continue to hurt the airline industry, the minister of aviation said.
West Africa crude: Overhang weighs, new programs due
LONDON (Reuters) -- West African crude differentials were coming under pressure on Thursday from an overhang of unsold cargoes, pending the imminent release of new loading programs that will boost availability further.
West African countries to ban toxic fuel imports, upgrade refineries
DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -- Five West African countries have agreed to stop importing toxic fuels from Europe in a move that could improve the health of more than 250 million people, according to the United Nations.
Nigeria central bank to auction dollars for fuel import
LAGOS (Reuters) -- Nigeria's central bank has asked banks to submit bids for a "special currency auction" targeting fuel importers to meet demand for matured letters of credit, traders said on Monday.
Höegh LNG awarded long-term LNG contract in Ghana
Höegh LNG signed an FSRU contract with Quantum Power Ghana Gas Limited for the Tema LNG import terminal located close to Accra in Ghana.
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