Medgaz launches more compression, considers hydrogen in 2023
Medgaz wil carry out a study in 2023 on the possibility of blending hydrogen and gas in the pipeline, which runs from Algeria to Spain.
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Sonatrach signs off on Petrofac EPC work, progresses gas sales
Sonatrach has confirmed a major construction contract with Petrofac, while moving ahead on gas negotiations with European offtakers.
Panic over as Enagas denies Medgaz stoppage
Spanish transmission operator Enagas has shrugged off disruption to Algerian gas flows via the Medgaz link.
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.
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 completes Damietta LNG deal with Naturgy
Eni has completed a deal settling differences over the Damietta LNG plant.
Damietta LNG restart back on the cards
A restart of the Damietta LNG plant is once again on the cards following an agreement between Eni, Naturgy and two state-owned Egyptian companies.
Naturgy, Sonatrach tweak gas sales agreement
Senior Sonatrach executives have held a meeting with Naturgy to review gas agreements.
Missing diplomatic bag not enough to save Egypt
Egypt has lost its bid seeking more time in its dispute with Union Fenosa Gas (UFG), over a failure to supply gas to a liquefaction plant at Damietta.
Sonatrach completes Medgaz acquisition
Sonatrach has increased its stake in the Medgaz pipeline to 51%, following the completion of a deal with Spain’s Cepsa.
Egyptian deal falls apart for Eni, Naturgy
A deal that would have seen Eni increase its stake in Egypt’s LNG sector, and Naturgy bow out, has come apart as coronavirus has interfered.
LNG cargoes cancelled as virus compounds US export glut
A buyer of LNG has cancelled two cargoes from Cheniere Energy, the biggest US exporter, as a global glut pummels prices for the fuel and threatens to shut a key outlet for shale production.
Cepsa to sell out of Medgaz link
Sonatrach has signed a deal to increase its stake in the Medgaz gas pipeline to 51%, from 43%. The remainder will be held by Naturgy.