DMEA Week 01
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Issue 431 11•January•2020 Week 01
On a knife edge
A series of proxy confrontrations between the US and Iran in Iraq has culminated with the death of the Islamic republic’s top military commander.
Heading for trouble
Nigeria’s oil minister is optimistic about the prospects for positive change in the hydrocarbon sector. He may be speaking too soon.
Algeria’s $3.7bn refining award
Algeria has awarded a $3.7bn contract to South Korea’s Samsung and Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to develop a new refinery.
Libyan refinery at risk
Libya’s largest functional refinery was at risk of closure in late December following a missile attack nearby.

