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New Achievement for SONATRACH Refinery in Italian Sicily

New Achievement for SONATRACH Refinery in Italian Sicily

The 'Augusta' refinery belonging to SONATRACH in the Italian island of Sicily (Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana) has recorded a new industrial achievement, which consists of the commissioning of an advanced electrical facility as part of a project aimed at modernizing industrial facilities, enhancing their energy performance, and reducing carbon emissions. The announcement of this step was made by the refinery through a statement on Thursday, following a meeting of the multifunctional group responsible for the GTC 301 turbine compressor electrification project, attended by the refinery management. The new electric compressor MC 302 was celebrated for entering into operation for the benefit of the lubricating oils and paraffin unit, which is one of the main products of the 'Augusta' facility, where paraffin is used...

Apr 11, 2026echoroukonline.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
12,000 jobs expected from renewable energy projects in Algeria

12,000 jobs expected from renewable energy projects in Algeria

The Director General of the Algerian Green Energy Group, Professor Boukhalfa Yaïssi, announced the launch of new projects in the field of renewable energy that are expected to provide around 12,000 jobs, focusing on training competencies and qualifying human resources to meet the sector's requirements. He emphasized that ensuring continuity and transitioning to new investments represent the biggest challenge in the upcoming phase. Yaïssi explained during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the air of the first radio channel that these projects are part of a broader national program aimed at producing 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2035, including 3,200 megawatts under construction, which will allow for the provision of between 6 to 8 billion...

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
With a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day.. The Koudiat Darawesh desalination plant resumes operations at full production capacity

With a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day.. The Koudiat Darawesh desalination plant resumes operations at full production capacity

The Koudiat Darawesh seawater desalination plant in the El Tarf province has resumed its operations at full production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day, following the completion of preventive maintenance works and the resolution of a technical issue that was controlled, ensuring the continuity of water supply for the provinces of El Tarf and Annaba. This occurred during a work and inspection visit by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, who reviewed the general condition of the plant and observed the normal conditions of its restart, alongside monitoring the technical interventions that followed the issue recorded during the restart phase. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
No electricity cut for citizens due to just one bill!

No electricity cut for citizens due to just one bill!

The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies has prohibited cutting off electricity for citizens due to just one bill, confirming that disconnection only occurs after the second bill and exhausting all notification and warning procedures. The ministry, in an official response to a written question from MP Belalam Ahmed regarding cases of sudden electricity cuts, stated that the law protects residential customers from immediate disconnection of power due to non-payment of just one bill. The response, issued by Minister Mourad Adjail on March 25, 2026, indicated that electricity disconnection only occurs after failure to pay the second bill and after exhausting all established notification and warning procedures. The minister clarified that this measure aims to consider the circumstances of citizens.

Apr 8, 2026echoroukonline.com