Sonatrach hasawarded a $2.3bn (AD309.26bn) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to a consortium for gas-boosting work on a key field in Algeria. <\/p>\n
The consortium, which comprises Baker Hughes and Tecnimont, will work on the Hassi RMel gas field. <\/p>\n
Located 550km south of Algiers, Hassi RMel is said to be crucial to Algerias energy system and serves as a vital energy source for Europe. <\/p>\n
The scope of the project includes the construction of three new gas boosting stations including turbo compressors and the upgrade of more than 300km of existing gas-gathering flowlines. <\/p>\n
Approximately 188 million standard cubic metres of natural gas will be compressed per day by the turbo compressors. <\/p>\n
Project completion is expected within 39 months from the effective date of the contract. <\/p>\n
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Baker Hughes is tasked with supplying 20 compression trains that utilise Frame 5 gas turbine and BCL compressor technology. <\/p>\n
These will be distributed across the three stations. The packaging, manufacturing and testing of these compressor trains will be conducted at the companys facilities in Italy. <\/p>\n
The new boosting stations and upgraded gathering system are designed to maintain gas pressure throughout the pipeline network. <\/p>\n
This is aimed at ensuring efficient gas flow and providing a steady and uninterrupted natural gas supply to Italy and the wider European market. <\/p>\n
Apart from theEPC contract, Sonatrach has also signed an agreement with US energy major ExxonMobil to assess the potential for developing hydrocarbon resources in Algerias Ahnet and Gourara basins. <\/p>\n
Last week, Sonatrach and Italys Eni signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate research and exploitation work in the Zemoul El Kbar, Rourde El Louh Sif Fatima and Rhourde Messaoud Nord areas. <\/p>\n
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