Panic over as Enagas denies Medgaz stoppage
Spanish transmission operator Enagas has shrugged off disruption to Algerian gas flows via the Medgaz link.
Algeria
Eni, TotalEnergies, Oxy commit to $4bn Berkine Basin spend
Eni, TotalEnergies, Occidental Petroleum and Sonatrach have signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) extending control over two blocks in Algeria’s Berkine Basin.
Sonatrach tweaks pricing conditions for Engie
Sonatrach has struck a deal to supply France’s Engie with gas via the Medgaz pipeline.
Repsol pre-empts Edison sale in Algeria
Repsol has exercised its pre-emption rights to buy some of departing Edison’s stake in the Reggane Nord project, in Algeria.
Role reversal for Spain as it exports gas to Morocco
Spain has begun flowing gas south, into Morocco, via the Gazoduc Maghreb Europe (GME).
Saipem to continue fight in Algeria over LNG charges
Saipem will challenge an Algerian conviction connected to a liquefaction project, with the Italian company denying the allegations against it.
Sonatrach scores major Hassi R’Mel addition
Sonatrach has made a significant addition to its reserves at the Hassi R’Mel licence.
PTTEP, Sonatrach fire up Hassi Bir Rekaiz
Sonatrach and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) have produced the first crude from the Hassi Bir Rekaiz licence in Algeria.
Sonatrach signs Sinopec deal, launches pipeline monitoring
Sonatrach has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with Sinopec on the Zarzaitine concession, in the Illizi Basin.
Eni, Sonatrach agree on fast-track gas developments
Eni and Sonatrach have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating gas plans and a move towards green hydrogen.
Chinese companies sign on to MTBE build in Algeria
Sonatrach has signed a contract for China National Technical Import & Export Corp. (CNTIC) and Sinopec Luoyang Engineering (LPEC) to build a methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) facility at Arzew.
Eni sees African opportunities, including in its trees
Eni’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2021, largely as a result of its African operations, but it offset this through the acquisition of 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in forestry credits.
Wintershall bulks up in Algeria amid long-term plans
Wintershall Dea is increasing its stake in the Reggane Nord project, in Algeria, with the German company talking of long-term growth.
Spain defends gas exports to Morocco against Algeria
Spain will export gas to Morocco, it has said, but will ensure these flows do not include Algerian gas.
Worley wins FEED work for world’s longest offshore pipeline
Worley will carry out a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the proposed Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project.
Eni signs up Egypt gas flows following Algerian commitment
Eni has signed a deal to secure more gas flows for Italy from Egypt, just two days after striking a similar agreement with Algeria.
Spain and Naturgy prep for higher Algerian gas prices
Spain is preparing to pay more for gas supplies from Algeria, with both sides warning of the raise.
Descalzi moves on to Algeria in gas hunt
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has continued his progression around North Africa, holding talks with top Algerian officials on April 3.
Naftal signs up Sonatrach pipeline work for LPG supplies
Algeria’s Naftal has signed a deal with Sonatrach’s pipeline unit on the construction of a 424 km LPG pipeline to run along the Mediterranean coast.
Spain aligns with Morocco, risking gas links
Spain has approved Morocco’s plans for Western Sahara, creating new lines of dispute in Madrid and driving the Algerian ambassador to be recalled.
Sonatrach, Eni make significant Berkine find
Eni and Sonatrach have made a “significant” oil and gas discovery in Algeria’s Berkine North Basin.
Eni flags Africa and gas growth to tackle demand crunch
Africa will play a critical role in providing more supply for Eni’s portfolio, CEO Claudio Descalzi set out during the company’s capital markets day.
Italy minister visits Angola, Congo in LNG security hunt
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi di Maio has visited Angola and Congo Kinshasa in order to secure new sources of gas.
Delek rebrands as NewMed, eyes Morocco growth
Delek Drilling is relaunching as NewMed Energy as the company expands into new areas, such as blue hydrogen and renewable power.
Sonatrach extends Niger licence
Sonatrach has extended its production-sharing contract (PSC) in Niger on the Kafra block.