Leading energy corporation TotalEnergies has solidified its collaboration with Algerian state-owned energy entity Sonatrach through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement outlines collaborative endeavors to evaluate and enhance gas reserves located in the North-East Timimoun region of Algeria.

The MoU outlines a comprehensive work program aimed at the efficient development of gas resources while concurrently prioritizing cost reduction and emissions mitigation at processing facilities within the Timimoun field.

Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President of Middle East & North Africa Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, remarked, “This MoU reflects our shared willingness to expand our strategic partnership with Sonatrach,” underscoring the mutual commitment of both entities to bolstering their collaborative endeavors in the region.

This recent development builds upon the foundation laid in 2023 when TotalEnergies and Sonatrach inked multiple agreements valued at a staggering $700 million. These agreements were strategically geared towards bolstering their partnership in various facets, encompassing natural gas production, liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution to Europe, and the advancement of renewable energy initiatives within Algeria.

Having overseen the Timimoun complex since 2018, TotalEnergies has been at the helm of operations managing 37 wells intricately linked to a gas processing facility. This facility, in turn, is seamlessly integrated into a pipeline network, facilitating the transportation of processed gas to Hassi R’mel.

The collaborative efforts between TotalEnergies and Sonatrach not only underscore the strategic importance of Algeria in the global energy landscape but also exemplify the potential for partnerships in advancing sustainable energy solutions on both regional and international scales.

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