Sonatrach strikes deal with NOC on Libyan re-entry
Sonatrach has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on restarting work in Libya, which has been on hold since 2011.
Algeria
Gazprom launches El Assel work in Algeria
Sonatrach and Gazprom have launched a plan for a new gas development in Algeria’s Berkine Basin.
Algeria sets out first tentative step towards solar
Algeria has finally taken a first step in opening up its solar potential to bidders, with the launch of a 1-GW tender.
As revenues rise, Sonatrach considers expansion
Sonatrach is aiming to bring online additional throughput at the Medgaz export pipeline this month, while sketching out plans to return to exploration in Libya.
Eni signs off on Berkine plan with Sonatrach
Eni has signed a new contract on the Berkine Basin with Sonatrach, while also setting out decarbonisation plans.
Algeria stoppage piles pressure on Spain, Morocco
Sonatrach has officially ended its gas supply contract to Morocco, following a diplomatic spat from earlier in the year.
Spain runs down clock on Algerian gas supplies
The future of gas supplies from Algeria to Spain, via Morocco, remains unclear following a diplomatic spat.
End of the road for leaded petrol
The world’s leaded petrol supplies have run dry, following a 19-year campaign against the fuel.
Mexican tragedy, North African best enemies and Cambo kerfuffle
This week, the team reflects on the shocking and fatal explosion on a Pemex platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Allister asks whether the to-ing and fro-ing in Mexican oil policy could have played a part.
Algeria cuts Morocco relations as pipeline talks loom
Algeria has broken off diplomatic relations with Morocco, in the latest flare up of tensions between the two North African states.
Sonatrach head visits Touat, commits to ethics code
Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar has visited Algeria’s southwest, seeing the Touat and North Reggane facilities.
Pertamina signs MoU with Sonatrach
Indonesia’s Pertamina has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria’s Sonatrach.
Sonatrach’s Skikda shuts down on turbine problem
Sonatrach has shut down its Skikda LNG complex following a gas turbine problem.
Mobilisation and MoUs as Algeria heads to vote
Algeria will hold its legislative elections on June 12, offering a slim opportunity for change – although with concerns already around turnout and legitimacy.
BP, Eni talk potential deals in Algeria – report
BP is considering the transfer of its assets in Algeria to Eni, according to a report from Reuters.
Gazprom plans Libya production boost following restart
Gazprom EP International has restarted production in Libya, where it works with Wintershall Dea.
Sinopec eyes Algeria licence extension
Sinopec has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sonatrach, with a focus on its Zarzaitine licence.
Equinor signs up with Sonatrach
Equinor is the latest company to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria’s Sonatrach.
Algeria launches new Medgaz tie in
Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab has inaugurated the EGPDF pipeline, which links in to the Medgaz pipeline.
Sonatrach considers Libyan return following talks
Sonatrach has discussed the possibility of returning to work in Libya, at Contract Areas 065 and 96/95.
Energean targets two years to transformation
Energean is on a path to transformation, with capital expenditure peaking in early 2022 and delivering – hopefully – 200,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023.
Sonatrach terminates Petroceltic court, faces legal action
Sonatrach has pulled the plug on the Isarene permit, held by Petroceltic International.
Shell signs MoU with Sonatrach
Shell signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sonatrach last week, looking at potential trading opportunities.
OPEC+ panel revises down oil-demand estimate on Saudi suggestion
A panel of OPEC+ technical experts agreed to revise down oil-demand estimates for 2021 after Saudi Arabia suggested that the figure looked too high, delegates said.
Eni to relaunch Berkine work in Algeria deal
Eni has signed a number of agreements, including on relaunching exploration and development, with Algeria’s Sonatrach.