Sonatrach Expands its Petrochemical Ventures
Algerian state-run energy company Sonatrach is making acquisitions to increase its petrochemicals business with the view of reducing the north African country's fuel imports and boosting revenue.
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Total, Cespa, Sonatrach Begin Algerian Gas Production
Total, Algerian state-owned Sonatrach, and Cespa have started production from the Timimoun natural gas project in Wilaya de Adrar in southwestern Algeria.
Four Oil Majors Interested in Agreement with Algerian Sonatrach
Anadarko, Total, Eni, and Statoil are interested in joining the Algerian state oil company Sonatrach to develop offshore drilling in the North African country.
Algeria Proposes Energy Tax Reforms to Increase Investment
Algeria plans to pass a new energy law that offers tax incentives to attract investment and is in discussion with foreign firms such as BP and Anadarko regarding its shale gas reserves.
Algeria Looks to Purchase Refinery Abroad
About 11.5 million tons of fuel are currently refined in Algeria; however, annual consumption reached 15 million tons in 2017.
Vitol to Refine Algerian Oil
Vitol would receive around 2 million barrels per month of Algeria’s light crude oil and would send it back as gasoline and gasoil until the end of 2018.
Algeria’s Sonatrach Considers Investing in Iraq’s Oil, Gas
Algerian state-owned energy firm Sonatrach is considering possible investments in oil exploration and natural gas projects in Iraq, Iraqi Oil Ministry announced on January 7th.
Reggane Nord Starts Production
Production has begun at Algeria’s Reggane Nord natural gas field.
DEA, Sonatrach Sign MoU
Sonatrach signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG to provide a framework for DEA to operate in Algeria.
Sonatrach Looks to Up Gas Exports by 20 mcm/d
Sonatrach will be able to increase its exports of natural gas by 20 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) to meet increased winter demand.
