Oil Refinery
latest news & developmentsNigeria’s Dangote offers Zimbabwe hope
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic
Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa
The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost
Durban smokestacks back in court
Engen will oppose the application by civil rights nonproft Right2Know to be a friend of the court in the precedent-setting case
Interdict adds extra fuel to Wentworth residents’ ire
On Monday, an interim interdict banning residents from holding unauthorised protests at the refinery was granted
Journey towards cleaner fuel stalls
Upgrades to existing refineries in South Africa are on ice until oil firms can get clarity on cost recovery.
Nigeria’s Dangote uses $3.3bn loan to build Africa’s biggest oil refinery
Nigeria will see massive growth as Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote took a $3.3-billion loan that will turn the country into an oil exporter.
Fuel wars
PetroSA’s proposed mega-refinery is at the heart of the country’s debate over energy security.