Italy wheels out top politicians for North African energy push
Data from the European Union shows Algerian gas flows to Italy up 41% year on year in the third quarter of 2022.
Toufik Hakkar
10 years on from the In Amenas attack
Arkab, in a speech, said the country was indebted to those foreign and Algerian workers who had died in the attack.
Eni, Sonatrach ramp up solar efforts in Berkine Basin
Eni and Sonatrach have ceremonially laid the first stone for a 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Bir Rebaa North (BRN), in southeast Algeria.
Sinopec looks for more from Sonatrach, amid production push
Sonatrach has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinopec, with the aim of expanding the two companies’ co-operation.
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.
Sonatrach tweaks pricing conditions for Engie
Sonatrach has struck a deal to supply France’s Engie with gas via the Medgaz pipeline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.