Cote Dlvoire, July 22 -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on 13 July, 2026, in Abidjan, a loan of €200 million to finance the "Clean Air" project carried out by the Societe Ivoirienne de Raffinage (SIR).The project includes the design, construction, and commissioning of a diesel hydrodesulfurisation complex within SIR. This strategic infrastructure will strengthen the refinery's capacity to process petroleum products and produce ultra-low-sulfur diesel.The Societe Ivoirienne de Raffinage will thus be able to produce fuels meeting international standards, while improving air quality and the transition toward more environmentally friendly petroleum products in the region.Founded in 1962, SIR handles...