Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, has unveiled plans to construct a refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, a city in southwestern Niger.
To realise this dream, officials of Sonatrach, recently, visited Niger and held discussions with Sahabi Oumarou, Niger’s Minister for Petroleum, to lay the groundwork for the project.
According to Sonatrach, the project demonstrates Algeria’s dedication to supporting Niger in transforming its natural resources into sustainable development opportunities.
As part of the agreement, Sonatrach will provide specialised training programmes for Nigerien engineers and technicians at Algerian refineries, guided by experts from the Algerian Petroleum Institute (IAP).
The Dosso refinery will start with a production capacity of 30,000 barrels per day, with plans to expand it to 100,000 barrels per day, addressing local energy demands while generating jobs and attracting foreign investment.
By advancing this project, Sonatrach aims to bolster Niger’s energy independence and drive its economic growth.
Sonatrach has also intensified its operations in the Kafra Oil Field, a 23,737km² block in Niger, where two drilled wells are expected to boost the country’s oil production to 90,000 barrels per day.
This energy collaboration strengthens ties between Algeria and Niger and opens opportunities for additional joint ventures.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
Discover more from Energy News Africa
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.