African Legacy Refineries Assessment — State of All Pre-2000 African Refineries
Comprehensive assessment of the operational status, capacity, modernization progress, and strategic viability of every major petroleum refinery in Africa that was commissioned before the year 2000, from North African facilities to Sub-Saharan legacy plants.
Brownfield vs Greenfield Refinery Economics — Why Upgrading Existing Refineries Can Be More Cost-Effective
Comprehensive analysis of the economic case for brownfield refinery modernization versus greenfield construction in Sub-Saharan Africa, using the Luanda Refinery modernization as the primary case study for the capital efficiency, risk reduction, and time-to-revenue advantages of upgrading existing facilities.
Luanda Refinery vs Cabinda Refinery — Legacy Brownfield vs New Greenfield Cost Comparison
Detailed comparison of the Luanda Refinery (65,000 BPD brownfield facility operating since 1958) and the planned Cabinda Refinery (60,000 BPD greenfield project), examining construction economics, operational cost structures, and strategic positioning within Angola's refining landscape.
Luanda Refinery vs Tema Oil Refinery Ghana — West African Legacy Refinery Comparison
Comprehensive comparison of Angola's Luanda Refinery and Ghana's Tema Oil Refinery, two West African legacy refineries with shared colonial-era origins but divergent modernization trajectories, examining capacity, operations, investment, and strategic outcomes.
Luanda Refinery vs Warri Refinery Nigeria — Nigerian Legacy Refinery Problems vs Angolan Success
In-depth comparison of Angola's Luanda Refinery and Nigeria's Warri Refinery, examining how two oil-rich African nations have pursued radically different refinery management strategies with dramatically different outcomes for domestic fuel security.