Hydrocarbons in Algeria: minister inspects the Hassi Messaoud refinery project
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Hydrocarbons inspected the Hassi Messaoud refinery project, with a capacity of 5 million tonnes a year.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, inspected the new Hassi Messaoud refinery project on Tuesday, in the Haoud El-Hamra zone. The dispatch gives a crude oil processing capacity of 5 million tonnes a year. It lists lower transport costs to the southern wilayas among the effects expected from its location.
Key points
- According to Radio Algerienne, the minister inspected the Hassi Messaoud refinery project on Tuesday.
- The project is in the Haoud El-Hamra zone.
- Stated nominal capacity: 5 million tonnes of crude oil a year.
- Effects listed for the project's location: lower transport costs to the southern wilayas and security of supply.
- The minister called for the contractual schedule to be respected.
What the dispatch reports
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, inspected on Tuesday the project to build the new Hassi Messaoud refinery, in the Haoud El-Hamra zone.
The delegation included, the dispatch says, officials of the ministry and of the Sonatrach group, and representatives of national and foreign companies taking part in the project. The minister visited the refinery units and the equipment assembly areas, and was briefed on the progress of the works.
Stated capacity and effects
Radio Algerienne states that the project has a nominal crude oil processing capacity of 5 million tonnes a year.
According to the same source, its location near the Hassi Messaoud oil fields is meant to contribute to:
- lower the cost of transporting products to the southern wilayas;
- strengthen the security of supply to these wilayas and the geographic balance of their distribution;
- reduce emissions and improve environmental performance.
The minister's instructions
According to Radio Algerienne, the minister stressed stronger efforts, monitoring and coordination, and respect for the contractual schedule, industrial safety standards and environmental requirements.
The dispatch adds that the visit continues at the production sites of the Hassi Messaoud oil field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the new Hassi Messaoud refinery?
According to Radio Algerienne, its nominal processing capacity is 5 million tonnes of crude oil a year.
Where is the refinery project inspected by the Minister of Hydrocarbons?
According to Radio Algerienne, it is at Hassi Messaoud, in the Haoud El-Hamra zone.
What effects does the dispatch expect from the project's location?
Radio Algerienne cites lower transport costs to the southern wilayas, stronger security of supply and reduced emissions.