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Bids by companies offering to take over the bankrupt refiner's site have been rejected. .

Jordan and Iraq have signed an agreement to build a major oil pipeline between Basra and Aqaba

Syria's oil production is suffering as rebels capture oil fields.

Economic growth in Middle East and North Africa oil-exporting countries is expected to fall this year.

Abu Dhabi has opened a new agency to deal with environmental crises

Iraq will spend $130bn on developing the country's upstream sector, while Libya's output has also risen as a result of local and inward investment.

CNPC may form JV with Exxon to exploit Iraqi oil blocks.

A pilot will attempt an intercontinental world first in an aircraft powered only by household plastic waste

Many Chinese decide to celebrate New Year abroad.

Lukoil expects to boost output by 1.5 percent this year from Siberian and Iraqi output.

US Iranian sanctions are apparently having an impact on the country, but some exemptions are easing the energy situation.

Total is seeking a closer relationship with Masdar on future solar energy deals as Abu Dhabi plant nears completion.

Iran plans to increase crude oil production by 2016

Despite Baghdad's opposition, Genel Energy continues Kurdish oil exports, while BP may have approval for exploration takeover.

Next piece of Beijing's energy plan forecast to be in place by Spring

Latest regulatory decision means China continues imports from Middle East nation.

Record 2012 may be followed by strong 2013 for the oil producing nations' conglomerate as US fuel prices escalate.

Lukoil has pulled out of plans to develop Quarna-1, while Israeli court says 'yes' to Meged drilling and Egyptian blocs put up for auction.

Sasol gives the green light to invest billions in a new GTL/ethelene complex in the US.

UK-based construction specialists win two project contracts worth more than $1bn

Major Chinese supplier to maintain links with Iran despite sanctions

China oil giant may clinch Middle East oil deal, but it's not over yet.

BP to sell package to Taqa

Iraq offers 100,000 barrels of crude to Jordan

New world-class lubricant plant and oil product depot in Egypt in operation.

China looks to Middle East nation to boost energy imports

Middle East bidders on shortlist for new Afghanistan exploration project

Gulf OIl has won the race to buy Houghton International, while Samsung Engineering takes the the Saudi development contract to expand the Yanbu refinery.

New car brand looks aims at already crowded auto market.

First of twelve VLCCs arrives in Middle East.

Troubled Delfin Group has been given clearance to begin trading abroad after a Federal US ban.

Authorities give go-ahead for large refinery in Quanzhou

Saudi Aramco has received bids from Europe and Asia for expansion of its Yanbu refinery.

US sanctions do not apply after significant reduction in oil purchases

PetroChina's parent company reports healthy growth in overseas output.

China's oil majors have committed to a significant drilling programme in two northern Iraqi oilfields.

US recovery may not be good news for OPEC along with oil sands and volatile oil prices; UEIL clamps down on rule breakers and tablets drive digital development.

Kazakh government and oil industry is set to benefit from new deal with China, while CNPC begins operations in Iraq.

A Saudi group is looking to offload its stake in a JV with Fuchs Petrolub as the German company eyes investment in Australia

A class action lawsuit and criminal charges have been brought against Jiffy Lube and Delfin's President respectively.

A shipping jam is underway Chinese ports as imports arrive to replace the Iranian oil gap.

ADNOC is to build a new import terminal to help meet UAE fuel demands.

Petrochemicals giant to build multi-million dollar technology centre.

Iranian oil exports squeezed by lack of Chinese processing and shipping insurance.

Sinopec and PetroChina to buy increased Libyan crude output

Massive new blending and grease production plant in UAE uses the latest technology.

Multi-billion-dollar deal paves the way for new Guangdong province refinery

Korea is joining with Shell to build a new base oil plant as India sends a delegation to Iran to negotiate oil payments.

Honeywell UOP technology will be used in a new refining plant in Karangi

Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China

China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.

BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.

Airline maintenance staff and auto technicians are the latest beneficiaries of training programmes by lubes producers.

It started as a game, but now Grand Tourismo players will take part in a real race.

China is building another massive landmark to rival Dubai's tallest.

Two new agreements are set to boost lube storage operations in Oman and China

Asian refiners are reluctant to use recent additional Saudi output

The World Petroleum Congress believes the oil sector needs to work harder to bring young people into the industry

New plant and increased exports in Kuwait but Libyan investments may stall.

Arrival of first shipment of Gas-To-Liquid from new Shell plant to Houston.

Jordan deals with China and Estonia to develop world's largest shale oil power plants.

ENOC has produced a 'first in kind' synthetic engine oil for the Middle East and African region

World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.

Iran may begin exporting aviation fuel, while a new Group III plant starts up in Bahrain.

OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.

ExxonMobil is backing research into mobile technology for developing countries' female entrepreneurs

BP says it won't negotiate on Rumaila Field contracts and is shy on Macondo legal deal.

A cocktail of lubricants and engine additives provides a healthy diet for a Middle Eastern car mechanic.

A new multi-billion dollar refining operation has received Chinese government go-ahead

The fall of the Gaddafi regime has started a new oil race in the Libya

Indian buyers freed up to repay Iran debts as Ghana looks to payment in kind to offset China loan.

Exploration begins in Itheria four years after licence is awarded

China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America

Iraq is set to overcome oil infrastructure problems to increase output.

China Offshore builds the country's largest deep rig and sells shares in China Sea and Middle East blocks.

A new recycling plant is already prevent significant damage from dumped waste oil in the Kingdom.

Citroen were involved in the closest World Rally event ever recorded.

One of Shell's largest ever infrastructure projects, the Pearl GTL Plant, is on the road to production

RPS Energy's Simon Telling surveys the current political climate in the Middle East and its potential impact on oil supplies.

Political instability in North Africa and the Middle East puts oil dependency into sharp relief, while the ICIS Conference offers plenty of thoughts on other oil-related issues.

Abu Dhabi's IPIC has bought Total's share of Cepsa to take 100% stake.

Saudi-owned Takreer is set to expand is refining operations and open a diesel plant.

Saudi Arabia is rapidly expanding oil products and services to maximise returns on hydrocarbon reserves.

Engen has concluded its purchase of Chevron assets in Africa as Kline projects base oil growth in Africa and Middle East to 2019.

Shell is set to launch a large-scale marine lubricants operation in Jebel Ali Port

Valvoline has repackaged its EMEA motor oil products.

An Iraqi investment consortium is set to build a $50m car lube plant in Jordan

Galana has sealed a distribution deal with Engen for Madagascar - one of a number for the Galana group.

Kuwait Petroleum International is expanding its European market presence, starting with expansion of its storage facilities.

Shell completed the sale of its Greek downstream businesses, while Saudi Aramco has clinched $8.5bn funding for a new refinery.

Hinduja Group is planning a public sale of 30% of Saudi-based Petromin.

Total is planning a 25,000 metric tonne lubes production plant in Saudi Arabia due to be commissioned in 2012

EPPCO has signed an exclusive lubes supply deal with the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group.

Labelling and chemicals lead the news this month, ups and downs for BASF, China's Sinopec revealed its global ambitions for the lubricants market and why grease is good for the bottom line.