MAIRE has announced that a consortium, consisting of its subsidiary Tecnimont and Baker Hughes, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract by SONATRACH. This significant contract involves the implementation of three gas boosting stations and the upgrading of the gathering system at the Hassi R’mel gas field, located 550 kilometres south of Algiers. The Hassi R’mel gas field is the largest in Algeria and one of the largest globally. The overall contract is valued at approximately USD 2.3 billion, with Tecnimont’s share amounting to USD 1.7 billion.
The project’s scope includes the construction of three gas boosting stations, which will incorporate turbo-compressors to compress around 188 million standard cubic metres of natural gas per day. Additionally, the project encompasses the upgrading of the existing gas gathering system, which involves more than 300 kilometres of flowlines connecting the wells. The project is scheduled for completion within 39 months from the contract’s effective date.
These gas boosting stations, along with the upgraded gathering system, will maintain the pressure of the gas as it travels through the pipelines, ensuring efficient flow and a reliable, uninterrupted supply of natural gas to Italy and, subsequently, to Europe. This contract underscores MAIRE’s role as a pivotal engineering player in strategic energy projects, significantly enhancing the optimisation of gas supply from Algeria and diversifying energy sources for Italy and Europe. This initiative also strengthens the relationships between the Mediterranean regions, reinforcing EU-Africa cooperation.
Alessandro Bernini, chief executive officer of MAIRE group, stated: “Following the award of the linear alkyl benzene plant in Skikda’s industrial zone last March, SONATRACH has once again placed its trust in our group’s execution capabilities. The development of this crucial project not only solidifies our relationship with SONATRACH but also fortifies the bilateral relations between Italy and Algeria. This award is a strong endorsement of the entire Italian value chain, with Baker Hughes as a partner, and it holds significant economic implications for our country.”
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