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AEC recognises Aliko Dangote as African Energy Icon of 2026
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (448+ words) Marketing is a journey - Let us keep you moving and expanding The African Energy Chamber pleased to announce the recognition of Nigerian businessman and industrialist Aliko Dangote as its African Energy Person of the Year 2026. This is a fitting honor…...
Samia Suluhu Meets Dangote as Tanzania Fights to Host $17 Billion East African Refinery
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (615+ words) Tanzania has revived high-level negotiations with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as President Samia Suluhu Hassan pushes to secure a proposed $17 billion East African oil refinery project that could redefine the region's energy future. The strategic meeting took place at State…...
Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026
22+ hour, 4+ min ago (487+ words) The African Energy Chamber is pleased to present the 2026 award to Aliko Dangote. This is a fitting honor for the Nigerian businessman and industrialist who has invested billions in Africa to strengthen energy security, build infrastructure, create jobs, reduce import…...
Supplies fuel to 40% of Moscow and the region - video of the hit on the Kapotnya Oil Refinery released
23+ hour, 50+ min ago (231+ words) May 17 2026, 10: 25 AM332views A video has appeared online showing a drone strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya. The facility provides about 40% of the fuel needs for Moscow and the surrounding region. Footage has appeared online showing a strike near the…...
Reuters: Oil refinery in Perm, Russia, completely shut down following Ukrainian drone attack | Ukraine Top News
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (56+ words) An oil refinery in Perm, Russia, has completely halted oil processing following a drone attack on May 7. According to Reuters, the strike caused a fire and damaged the facility's equipment. Reuters reports this, citing two industry sources. It has been…...
Fluor Builds First New US Refinery Since 1977
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (621+ words) BY MUFLIH HIDAYAT ON MAY 16, 2026 That structural reality is now driving one of the most significant industrial announcements in American energy history: Fluor building the U. S.'s first new refinery since 1977, at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, for America First Refining…...
General Staff clarifies results of strike on Ryazan oil refinery
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (99+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026, 20: 35 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. As stated, processing units AVT-3, AVT-4, AT-6, as well as a diesel fuel hydrodesulfurization unit were damaged at the Ryazan refinery. The Ryazan…...
Sixth drone strike on Azot chemical plant sparks fire in Russia
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (494+ words) On the night of May 16, drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk, sparking a fire. This is the sixth strike on the facility since the war began. No casualties reported. Sixth Drone Strike Hits Azot Chemical Plant, Triggering Fire…...
Nigerian refineries: Waiting for the chinese touch
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (947+ words) Senator Ahmed Lawan and Nicholas Mutu are unarguably the longest-serving lawmakers currently in the National Assembly. Both have served uninterrupted since the return to democracy in 1999. By the end of this legislative term in June 2027, they would have served for…...
US DOE selects eight new projects to accelerate Gen III+ SMR deployment
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (57+ words) energynews. pro US DOE selects eight new projects to accelerate Gen III+ SMR deployment The DOE funds eight companies for site preparation, supply chain, and manufacturing of Gen III+ SMRs, following $800 million awards to TVA and Holtec. Just your email…...