Italy’s Eni starts two new natural gas fields in Algeria's Berkine South basin and volumes destined for Europe
Eni, the Italian energy major and significant liquefied natural gas developer and market participant, has started production from two natural gas fields within the new Berkine South contract in Algeria.
Sonatrach-Equinor pact
May 18 (LNGJ) – Algerian state energy company Sonatrach, operator and of the Arzew and Skikda LNG export plants on the Mediterranean Coast, has signed a new cooperation accord with Equinor of Norway to consider opportunities in the fields of oil and natural gas exploration and production, new technologies and operational performance relating to hydrocarbons.
“Sonatrach aims to extend its existing partnership with Equinor beyond the terms of the current contracts which expire in 2027,” stated Sonatrach Chief Executive Toufik Hakkar after the signing ceremony in Algiers with Equinor Vice President for International Developments, Alasdair Cook. Equinor is a partner with Sonatrach and BP in projects at In Salah and In Amenas, and in the Timissit operating area of the Illizi-Ghadames Basin near the border with Libya.
