Posted : 2021-01-21 17:00
Updated : 2021-01-21 18:35
This is the first of a two-part article written by Dr. James M. Dorsey, a Middle East expert, about the rivalry in the Middle East between the U.S. and China. ― ED.
By Dr. James M. Dorsey
China would like the world to believe that the Middle East and North Africa region does not rank high on its totem pole despite its energy dependence, significant investment and strategic relationships with the region.
In many ways, China is not being deceptive. With relations with the United States rapidly deteriorating, China s primary focus is on what it views as its main battleground: the Asia―Pacific. China is nonetheless realizing that remaining aloof in the Middle East may not be sustainable.
New project logo launched for Duqm Refinery
By: Times News Service
Muscat: Oman’s OQ and Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) unveiled OQ8, the new brand for the Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries.
Duqm Refinery, a mega-project refinery, petrochemical plant and pipeline, is a joint venture between OQ of Oman and Q8 (Kuwait International Petroleum Company), owned by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
The joint venture aims to build a world-class refinery using proven technology to provide high-quality products that are in line with international safety standards and efficiency levels. The design of the refinery, which has a capacity of 230,000 barrels per day, is based on the Hydrogen Cracking Unit (HCR) and the Delayed Coker Unit (DCU). The refinery can process all types of oil. Upon operation, the refinery will produce liquefied petroleum gas, naphtha, jet fuel, diesel, sulphur and coke.
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