Equinor signs up with Sonatrach
Equinor is the latest company to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria’s Sonatrach.
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Sonatrach considers Libyan return following talks
Sonatrach has discussed the possibility of returning to work in Libya, at Contract Areas 065 and 96/95.
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.
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.
Algeria combines energy, mining ministries
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has carried out a reshuffle, appointing a new energy minister.
NOC spending plans at risk from climate goals
Investments by the world’s NOCs are incompatible with limiting climate change, according to new research published by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI).
Sonatrach commissions Hassi R’mel boost
Sonatrach has commissioned the Phase 3 Booster project at Hassi R’mel, with three stations now completed.
Football fans attack Sonatrach office
Algerian football fans attacked Sonatrach’s headquarters earlier this week following the poor performance of MC Alger.
Sonatrach steps it up for 2021
Sonatrach will invest $40 billion over the next five years, of which 51% will be in dinars, the company’s CEO Toufik Hakkar has said.
Eni lines up Berkine work with solar push
Eni has struck a new deal for work in Algeria, with a focus on the Berkine Basin, under the new oil law.
Sonatrach calls for compliance with COVID-19 measures
Rising COVID-19 numbers in Algeria have driven Sonatrach boss Toufik Hakkar to call for employees to increase their vigilance.
Sonatrach extinguishes El Merk fire
Sonatrach has brought a fire at the El Merk processing plant under control.
Naturgy, Sonatrach tweak gas sales agreement
Senior Sonatrach executives have held a meeting with Naturgy to review gas agreements.
Sonatrach hands out pipeline contracts
Sonatrach has signed contracts with six domestic companies on the construction of networks and pipelines.
Sonatrach’s OK1 link leaks
Sonatrach has reported two leaks on the OK1 pipeline, which links Hassi Messaoud to Skikda.
Sonatrach replaces OB1 pipeline
Sonatrach has begun using its R-OB1 oil pipeline, rehabilitating a previous link dating from 1959.
Oxy to keep Algeria, despite debt problems
Occidental Petroleum intends to keep production flat in 2021 but one bright spot for the company is Algeria.
Sonatrach signs MoUs with OMV, Cepsa
Algeria’s Sonatrach has continued its habit of signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs), adding OMV and Cepsa to its list.
President orders Sonatrach audit
Sonatrach is facing a “deep audit” by the Algerian state, while the company also attempts to control costs.
Eni talks gas with Sonatrach
Sonatrach has signed gas agreements with Eni following a high-level meeting in Algiers.
Total, Sonatrach extend LNG supplies
Sonatrach and Total have agreed to extend their LNG supply deal for another three years.
Sonatrach extends gas deal with Tunisia
Algeria’s Sonatrach has signed a deal with Societe Tunisienne de l'Electricite et du Gaz (STEG) extending gas supplies.
Tecnimont wins Sonatrach work at Bir Sebaa
Sonatrach and partners in the Bir Sebaa licence have signed a contract with Maire Tecnimont on the construction of a second central processing facility (CPF).
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.