Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments
Algeria - The Sonelgaz Group announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the commissioning of the pressure reduction station in the Tumiats area of Béchar, for the industrial customer 'Viral', aimed at ensuring regular supply of natural gas for the iron ore exploitation project extracted from the Gara Djebilet mine (Tindouf Province).
The Sonelgaz Group announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the commissioning of the pressure reduction station in the Tumiats area of Béchar for the benefit of the industrial customer.
The Algerian group Sonelgaz announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the commissioning of the pressure reduction station in the Tumiats area of Béchar province, for the industrial customer 'Viral', aimed at ensuring regular supply of natural gas for the iron ore exploitation project extracted from the Gara Djebilet mine (Tindouf province). This achievement comes as part of Sonelgaz's commitment to support the major strategic projects of the state.
The group 'SONATRACH' announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the delivery of its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Germany, a step that is expected to enhance its position as a major energy supplier in Europe. According to the same source, this shipment was delivered on July 2 via the floating regasification terminal 'Wilhelmshaven 1', after departing from the gas liquefaction plant 'GL2Z' in Bethioua, and was transported aboard the liquefied natural gas carrier 'Tassala' owned by 'SONATRACH'. This operation reflects 'the group's ability to seize opportunities presented by developments in the international natural gas market, while simultaneously working to enhance the valuation of its resources in strategically promising markets.'
The group 'SONATRACH' announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the delivery of its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Germany, a step that is expected to enhance its position as a major energy supplier in Europe.
Oil prices continued to rise in today's trading, jumping by more than 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump's statements from the NATO summit in Ankara regarding the collapse of the ceasefire with Iran.
SONATRACH announced that on July 2, 2026, it executed its first liquefied natural gas export operation to Germany, as part of its strategy to diversify gas export markets and enhance its presence in international energy markets. A statement from the group, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk Online', indicated that this shipment was dispatched from the 'GL2Z' gas liquefaction plant in Bethioua, Algeria, before being transported aboard the liquefied natural gas carrier 'Tassala', owned by SONATRACH, towards the floating regasification terminal 'Wilhelmshaven 1' in Germany. View the full content on Echorouk Online.
The company 'SONELGAZ' is launching a national awareness caravan on energy consumption rationalization, at the distribution directorate in El Madania (Algiers), this morning.
SONELGAZ – Gas Transport has put into service a pressure reduction station in the Tumiats area of Béchar province, for the industrial customer 'FERRAL'. This is part of supporting the state's major strategic projects and enhancing the national energy infrastructure. The new facility ensures regular and safe supply of natural gas to the industrial complex 'FERRAL', the main industrial partner in the exploitation and development project of the Gara Djebilet mine, allowing for the necessary energy conditions for the continuity of industrial activity and achieving the production goals set in the first phase of the project. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
In line with its commitments to support the state's major strategic projects and continue its pivotal role in supporting economic development and enhancing national energy security, Sonelgaz - Gas Transport has commissioned a pressure reduction station in the Tumiats area of Béchar for the industrial customer 'FERRAL'.
The Algerian Electricity and Gas Company 'Sonelgaz-Distribution' launched this Wednesday the national caravan for energy consumption rationalization, aimed at raising awareness among various segments of society about the importance of preserving this vital resource through a series of simple practical measures.
The SONATRACH group announced in a statement this Wednesday the delivery of its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Germany, a step that is expected to enhance its position as a major energy supplier in Europe. This shipment was delivered on July 2 via the floating regasification terminal 'Wilhelmshaven 1', after departing from the gas liquefaction plant 'GL 2 Z' in Bethioua, and was transported aboard the liquefied natural gas carrier 'Tassala' owned by SONATRACH.