Oil exploration adventure in Algeria goes back to the last quarter of the 19th century with the first explorations in the North in 1877 in the region of Ain Zeft near Relizane west of Algeria.
Since then, hydrocarbon potentials in Algeria have been growing important through development in the Sahara and today in the North with prospects of a new impetus in region.
This history of hydrocarbons in Algeria is portrayed in this section which provides dates and references of the key phases in the success story of hydrocarbons. The creation of Sontrach in 1963 is considered, in this adventure, as founding moment. The company is since that date driving the development of underground wealth in Algeria.
For students, researchers, and engineers this section is a call to discover the great moments that have marked this history, through different Legislative Texts, decrees, orders and other decisions published in the Official Journal starting from 1963 to nowadays.
1877 |
exploration start up in the North of Algeria (Ain Zeft near Relizane). |
1922 |
Oil interest started in the Hoggar and the Sahara with researches conducted by Konrad Kilian (between 1922 and 1928) and later by Nicholas Menchikof. |
1946 |
Creation of SNRepal (Oil research and exploration National Company). |
1948 |
Finds in Oued Guetrini and Oued Guatrane, Sidi Aissa (Msila) South East Algeria. |
1948 |
First Geological studies in the Regions of Timimoun, Beni Abbas and In Salah. |
| 1953 |
Creation of the Research and Exploitation Company in the Sahara.
(CREPS) |
1954 |
First gas find in the field of Berga South of In Salah |
1956 |
Edjeleh find in Amenas at the Algerian-Libyan borders |
1956 |
The Hassi Messaoud field (850 Km South East of Algiers) found on 2500 Km2. It is one of the world giants. It is made up of: Hassi Messaoud, El Gassi, El Agreb, Sotti, El Borma, Mesdar, Rhourd Chegga and Hassi Guettar. |
1956 |
The Hassi Rmel field (500 Km South East of Algiers) on 2100 Km2. The drilling of well HR1 has proven the presence of hydrocarbons (gas and condensate). Oil find in 1979. |
1958 |
Discovered in February of the Zarzaitine deposit (Provence of illizi), at 1500 km in the South-east of Algiers, near the border algéro-Libyan. Put in production in 1960
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1958 |
First crude oil Cargo departed from the port of Bejaia to Lavera, Marseille, France |
1959 |
Commissioning the first oil pipeline in Algeria: Hassi Messaoud-Bejaia 660 Km long. The first oil tanker (Rigel) loaded on November 1959. |
1960 |
The Ohanet field found at 1500 Km South-South East of Algiers on 18000 Km2. The drilling of well OHT1 has proven the presence of hydrocarbons. |
1961 |
The Gassi Touil field found at 150 Km South of Hassi Messaoud. |
1961 |
Discovered of a significant accumulation of gas with condensate in Adrar, at 60 km in the North of Zarzaitine
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1961 |
The field of Tin Fouye Tabankort (TFT), located in North West of the Illizi basin at 300 Km North of In Amenas and at 50 Km South East of Hassi Messaoud. Operated in 1963, it is made up of: Hassi Mazoula South (1963), Hassi Mazoula B (1966), Tin Fouye North (1966), Hassi Mazoula North (1958), TFT Zone 100 (1966), Djoua West (1966), TFT Ordivicien (1967). |
1961 |
The reservoir Stah found after drilling well AL1 which has proven the presence of hydrocarbons in Alrar, in the Illizi basin at 1700 Km South-South East of Algiers. |
1962 |
The Rhourd Nous field found at 350 Km South East of Ouargla at 120 Km South East of Algiers. |
1962 |
Arzew petrochemical plant's construction starts up. (Camel) |
1963 |
The Gassi El Agreb field found South-South West of Hassi Messaoud. |
1963 |
Experimental 8 Km long gas pipeline's lay down Mostaghanem-Cartagene. |
1963 |
Algeria takes part in the 4th Arab Oil Congress in Beirut. |
1963 |
Cooperation economic agreement signed between Algeria and Tunisia: common exploitation of Saharan gas. |
1963 |
Algerian memorandum on gas. |
1963 |
Creation of SONATRACH: presidential decree N 63-491 of December 1963 |
1963 |
The Sidi Aissa permit pertaining to the first validy period of the exclusive exploration permit for liquid or gas hydrocarbons awarded to the Algerian Company for oil exploration called 'Azzel Matti'
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 18 of June 07th, 1963 page 311. Decision of March 22nd , 1963. |
1963 |
The Oil Research and Exploration in the Sahara Company (CREPS) accepts renunciation of the exclusive permit of hydrocarbon research and exploration called 'Azzel Matti'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 37 of June 07th, 1963. Page 604 of May 24th, 1963. |
1963 |
The research exclusive permit 'Bled Semch' is renewed to the Aquitaine national oil company SNPA.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 38 of 11 June 1963, page 622-Decision of 24 May 1963. |
1963 |
Full renunciation of the research permit for liquid or gas hydrocarbons called 'Gouiret Moussa' awarded to the Alsace oil exploration and exploitation (PREPA), is accepted.
Offical Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 38 of 11 June 1963, page 623-Decision of 24 May 1963. |
1963 |
The exclusive permit of hydrocarbon research called 'El Aziba' is renewed to the National Company for oil research and exploration in Algeria (SNREPAL)-Decision of 24 May 1963.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 38 of 11 June 1963, page 623-Decision of 24 may 1963. |
1963 |
the exclusive permit for hydrocarbon research called 'Issaouane', 'Tadjentourt', 'Zarzatine' is renewed to the oil research and exploration in the Sahara (CREPS).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 38 of 11 June 1963 page 623-Decision of 24 May 1963.
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1963 |
The Company of search and oil exploitation in the Sahara renews the exclusive permits of hydrocarbon research said "Issaouane", "Tadjentourt", "Zarzaitine". Official newspaper of the Algerian republic N° 38 of June 11, 1963 page 623 - Decree of May 24, 1963 |
1963 |
Expiration date of the 'Bordj Nili Rhamra' permit presented by the French Company for oil research and exploration (SAFREP) is postponed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 39 of 14 June 1963-Decision of 03 April 1963.
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1963 |
The French Company of Oil and Oil Exploration (SAFREP), Algeria, renews the exclusive permit of hydrocarbon research called 'Oued Mehaiguene'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 39 of 14 June 1963, page 634-Decision of 24 may 1963. |
1963 |
Withdrawal of companies FRACAREP and EURAFREP from permit 'Cottenest-Erg-Tangousman' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 39 of 14 June 1963, page 634-Decision of 24 May 1963.
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1963 |
Exclusive permit of hydrocarbon research in the Sahara held by Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR) and the French-African Company for Oil research (FRANCAREP) and the Franco-Delhi Company (FRABDEL) is free.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 12 of Friday 7 February 1964, page 178-Decision of 12 December 1963.
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1963 |
Withdrawal application from exclusive permit of hudrocarbon research called 'El Morr Hassi Touareg' is submitted on 20 November 1962 by the companies Phillips Petroleum Company France (Phillips France) and Omnium oil research and exploitation (OMNIREX) at the benefit of Oil company France-Africa (COPEFA) is accepted-Decision of 4 June 1963.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic: N 39 of 14 June 1963, page 634-Decision of 24 May 1963. |
1964 |
the National Company for Oil Exploration and Exploitation in Algeria (SNREPAL) and the French Oil Company (Algeria) are requested to approve a pipeline project to convey liquid hydrocarbons between the production plant in Hassi Messaoud South and the pumping station SOPEG of Haoud El Hamra.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 83 of Tuesday 28 January, page 83- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
Connection to pipeline 30* Ohanat-Haoud el Hamra of traps for crude evacuation is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 83 of Tuesday 28 January, page 83- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
Withdrawal of the Companies FRANCAREP and EURAFREP from 'Cottenest-Erg-Tangousman' permit is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 13 of Tuesday 11 february 1964, page 189- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
The withdrawal of companies FRANCAREP and EURAFREP of the permit "Cottenest-Erg-Tangousman" is accepted. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N° 13 of Tuesday February 11, 1964, page 189 - Decree of January 8, 1964 |
1964 |
the 'significant' amendment in pipeline hydrocarbon transportation project linking Askarene with Ohanet is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 83 of Tuesday 28 January, page 83- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
The exclusive permit called 'Hassi El Bold' held by the Petroleum Company of Algeria (CPA) is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 13 of Tuesday 11 February 1964, page 189- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
1964 the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'Tarfaia' held by the Petroleum Company of Algeria (CPA) is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 16 of 21 February 1964, page 299- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'In Belbel-Tadmait' held by the Petroleum Company of Algeria (CPA) is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 16 of 21 February 1964, page 230- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
1964 the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'Cottenest-Erg-Tangousman' held by SNREPAL is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 16 of 21 February 1964, page 231- Decision of 8 January 1964. |
1964 |
the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'Daiet Ramt-El Fakir-Ben Moulay-Mouiet Er Rebab-Guemar' held by the company Safrep-Sinclair-Newmont-Eurafrep is not renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 65 of 11 August 1964, page 883- Decision of 6 August 1964. |
1964 |
the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'Oriental Erg' held by CFP (A), Esso Saharian and PETROPAR is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 60 of 24 July 1964, page 822- Decision of 16 July 1964. |
1964 |
the hydrocarbons exploration exclusive permit called 'Ektala' awarded to the Oil exploration Company (CEP) is renewed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 60 of 24 July 1964, page 823- Decision of 16 July 1964. |
1964 |
1964 Partial renunciation of the companies: oil exploration and exploitation in Alsace (PREPA), PETROSUD Company SPA, OM SPA (OM) of the liquid and gas hydrocarbons exploration permit called 'Erg Iguidi' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 60 of 24 July 1964, page 823- Decision of 16 July 1964. |
1964 |
Renunciation of the Saharian Company for oil exploration and exploitation in Algeria (SNREPA) of the liquid or gas hydrocarbons exploration permit called 'El Gettar-Erg Tefelet' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 60 of 24 July 1964, page 823- Decision of 16 July 1964. |
1964 |
Withdrawal of companies: Oil Exploration and Exploitation in Alsace (PREPA), the PETROSUD Company SPA, the OM Company SPA (OM), 'Societe Agricole Industriale per Cellulosa Italian' (SAICI) from the exclusive permit of hydrocarbon exploration called permit 'Erg Iguid' is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 82 of 09 October 1964, page 1102- Decision of 01 October 1964. |
1964 |
The exclusive permit of hydrocarbon exploration called 'Erg Iguid' is awarded jointly to four companies: company for oil exploration and exploitation in Alsace (PREPA), PETROSUD Company SPA.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 82 of 09 October 1964, page 1102- Decision of 01 October 1964. |
1964 |
1964 Renunciation of the Saharan Company for Oil Exploration of the exclusive hydrocarbon exploration permit called 'Oued N'sa-Erg Barga' is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 82 of 09 October 1964, page 1103- Decision of 01 October 1964. |
1964 |
1964 The creation of the African Hydrocarbon Centre in Boumerdes.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 85 of 20 October 1964, Page 1129- Decree n 64-295 of 15 October 1964. |
1964 |
1964 The attributions of industry and energy, formerly undertaken by the minister de national economy are entrusted to the minister of industry and energy.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 98 of 02 December 1964, page 1268- Decree of 02 December 1964. |
1964 |
Total renunciation of the oil exploration company (C.E.P) with the exclusive permit of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research said "Oued in Naga" is accepted. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N° 03 of January 8, 1964, page 16 - Decree of December 26, 1964 |
1964 |
Total renunciation of the three companies: MOBILREX, Mobil Pruducing Algeria Inc. and the French limited company of research and oil exploitation (SAFREP) of the exclusive permit of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research said "MECHERIA", is accepted. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N° 03 of January 8, 1964, page 16 - Decree of December 26, 1964 |
1964 |
Renunciation by the Oil Exploration Company (CPE) of the exclusive permit for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'Oued En Naga' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 03 of 08 January 1964, page 16- Decision of 26 December 1964.
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1964 |
1964 Renunciation by three companies: MOBILREX, Mobil producing Algeria Inc and the French Company for Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company (SAFREP) of the exclusive permit for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'MECHERIA' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 03 of 08 January 1964, page 16- Decision of 26 December 1964. |
1964 |
Renunciation by the companies: Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company in Alsace and AFROPEC Company of the exclusive permit, for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'Djebel-Bou Daoud', is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 03 of 08 January 1964, page 16- Decision of 26 December 1964. |
1964 |
Renunciation by four companies: National Oil Company of Aquitaine, 'Societe Agricole Eindustrial per la cellulosa', PETROSUD Company, Office Mecchaniche Company of the exclusive permit for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'Chots Rharbi et Chergui is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 03 of 08 January 1964, page 17- Decision of 26 December 1964. |
1965 |
Renunciation by the companies: EURAP, PETROPAR and ElWERATH of the exclusive permit for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'Hassi Nechou' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 10 of 02 February 1965, page 122- Decision of 15 January 1965. |
1965 |
Renunciation by the companies: 'The French-African company for Oil Exploration' (FRANCAREP), Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), and 'WINTERSHALL A.G' (WINTERSHALL) of the exclusive permit for liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration called 'Hassi Mestour' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 10 of 02 February 1965, page 122- Decision of 15 January 1965. |
1965 |
A provisional authorisation is awarded to the Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara Company to exploit production wells in the liquid hydrocarbon fields of 'Hassi Mazoula South'-Decision of 24 February 1965.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 18 of 02 March 1965, page 208- Decision of 24 February 1965. |
1965 |
Authorisation is awarded to the Algerian Oil Company (CPA) to exploit production wells in the liquid hydrocarbon fields of 'Gassi Touil East'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 18 of 02 March 1965, page 208- Decision of 24 February 1965. |
1965 |
1965 A provisional authorisation is awarded to the company for Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS) to exploit production wells in the liquid and gas fields of 'Acheb'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 18 of 02 March 1965, page 209- Decision of 24 February 1965. |
1965 |
The project of pipeline transportation of liquid hydrocarbons linking Ohanat-Haoud El Hamra with the production centre of Rhourd Nouss is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 19 of 05 March 1965, page 216- Decision of 24 February 1965. |
1965 |
The connection project linking the Hassi Messaoud, Haoud El Hamra pipeline with the departure terminal facilities of Haoud El Hamra, Arzew owned by Sonatrach, presented by the companies: 'the National Oil Company of Aquitaine' (SNPA), 'Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company' (COPREX), 'the French-African Company for Oil exploration (FRANCAREP)and the 'Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company' (EURAFREP) is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 56 of 06 July 1965, page 659- Decision of 30 June 1965. |
1965 |
Agreement between the French Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria regarding the settlement of issues pertaining hydrocarbons and industrial development in Algeria is signed in Algiers on 29 July 1965.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 95 of 19 November 1965. |
1966 |
The Safety rules that the National Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company should be committed to during expansion and exploitation, under pressure over 100 hectopieze of transportation of fuel gas, in the collecting networks of the Hassi R'Mel fields.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 12 of 11 February 1966, page 135- Decision of 20 January 1966. |
1966 |
The National Company for Oil Exploration and Exploitation in Algeria is requested to meet Pipeline safety rules in the transportation of fuel gas necessary to keep pressure in the field of Hassi Messaoud.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 12 of 11 February 1966, page 135- Decision of 20 January 1966 |
1966 |
The withdrawal of the companies: 'Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company' (COPAREX), 'Oil Exploration and Exploitation Company' (EURAFREP), and the French-African Company for Exploration and Exploitation Company' (FRANCAREP) from the exclusive permits for hydrocarbon exploitation called 'Hassi Tabankort', 'Temdjid', 'Timellouline' and 'Hassi Imoulaye' is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 42 of 27 May 1966, page 393- Decision of 27 May 1966. |
1966 |
The Amendments of articles of the National Company for Hydrocarbons Transportation and Marketing Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 84 of 30 September 1966, page 939- Decree of 66-696 of 22 September 1966. |
1966 |
Hydrocarbon field of 'Nezla East' concession is awarded to the National Company for oil Exploration and exploitation in Algeria (SNREPAL).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 86 of 07 October 1966, page 951- Decree of 66-290 of 07 October 1966. |
1966 |
Hydrocarbon field of 'Edeyen' concession is awarded to the Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara Company (CREPS).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 88 of 14 October 1966, page 983- Decree of 66-292 of 14 October 1966. |
1966 |
1966 Hydrocarbon field of 'Hassi Mazoula South' concession is awarded to the Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara Company (CREPS).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 89 of 18 October 1966, page 1000- Decree of 66-293 of 21 September 1966. |
1966 |
The Algeria Drilling Company (ALFOR), 126 Didouche Mourad Street is accredited.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 92 of 28 October 1966, page 1075 -Ministerial decision of 26 October 1966.
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1966 |
The hydrocarbon field of 'Nezla North' concession is awarded to the Oil Exploration and Exploitation in Algerian Company (SNREPAL).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 87 of 11 October 1966, page 969- Decree of 66-291 of 21 September 1966. |
1966 |
Correction of the hydrocarbon field of 'Nezla North' concession is awarded SNREPAL.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 104 of 09 December 1966, page 1232- Decree of 66-291 of 21 September 1966. |
1967 |
The liquid hydrocarbon field of Alrar West concession is jointly awarded to the companies: Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS) and the Algerian Oil Company (CPA).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 57 of 14 July, page 543- Decree of 67-114 of 14 July, of 7 July 1967. |
1967 |
The liquid hydrocarbon of Acheb concession is jointly awarded to the companies: Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS) and the Algerian Oil Company (CPA).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 58 1967, page 558- Decree of 67-115 of 14 July, of 7 July 1967. |
1967 |
The liquid hydrocarbon of Gassi Touil concession is jointly awarded to the companies: Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS) and the Algerian Oil Company (CPA).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 1967, page 574- Decision of 21 July 1967.
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1967 |
1967 Renunciation of the 'Hassi Labbar-Oued Ghassel' permit located out of the Cooperative area by the Saharan Company for Oil Exploration (SSRP) is accepted.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 1967, page 586- Decision of 30 June 1967. |
1967 |
The Saharan Oil Exploration Company (SSRP) renounces to the 'Hassi Labbar-Oued Ghessal' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 of 21 July 1967, page 586- Decision of 3 July 1967. |
1967 |
The project of liquid hydrocarbon transportation to link production plant UP.11 located in the exploitation area 'Berkaoui Benkahla' with the pipeline of Haoud El Hamra is approved.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 of 21 July 1967, page 586- Decision of 3 July 1967. |
1967 |
The French Oil Company (CFP) renounces to the section of the 'Tihigaline' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 of 21 July 1967, page 586- Decision of 3 July 1967. |
1967 |
The National Oil Company of Aquitaine (SNPA) in agreement with its partners French-African for Oil Research (FRANCAREP), 'Oil Research and Exploration' (EURAFREP) and the Company for Oil Research and Exploration Shareholding' (COPAREX) requests approval of the significant adjustment of the Gassi El Aghreb-Hassi Messaoud South pipeline project.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 of 21 July 1967, page 587- Decision of 3 July 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the companies: French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFA), Mobil Sahara, Mobil Producing Sahara Inc, and AMIF are awarded provisional authorization to exploit two producing wells in the liquid hydrocarbon field of 'Tin Fouye Tabankort'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic N 59 of 21 July 1967, page 587- Decision of 3 July 1967. |
1967 |
The liquid or gas hydrocarbon foelds of 'Brides' is jointly awarded to the Companies: Oil Companies of Algeria (CPA) and the Company for Oil Research and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS).
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 75 of 07 July 1967, page 591- Decision n 67-117 of 7 July 1967.
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1967 |
The French Oil Company (CFP) renounces to its shares in the 'Tadjentour' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 75 of 12 September 1967, page 809- Decision of 14 July 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the Companies: French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL), the Oil Exploitation Company (CEP), Mobil Producing Sahara Inc and French Ausonia Mining (AMIF) renounce to the Temejide' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 75 of 12 September 1967, page 809- Decision of 14 August 1967. |
1967 |
La Compagnie
de recherche et d'exploitation de pétrole du Sahara
(CREPS) renonce au permis "Issaouane". Journal
Officiel de la République Algérienne N°75
du 12 septembre 1967, page 810 - Arrêté du
14 aout 1967 |
1967 |
It is enacted that in provinces but those of Oasis and Saoura, the governor's licensing prerogatives in terms of liquid or gas hydrocarbons are exercised by the minister of industry and energy.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 85 of 17 October 1967, page 935- Decision 67-72 of 27 October 1967. |
1967 |
The 'Oued Noumer' liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration is awarded to Sonatrach.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 88 of 17 October 1967, page 935- Decision 67-211 of 27 October 1967. |
| 1967 |
The Company for Oil Research and Exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS) renounces to the liquid and gas hydrocarbon research permit of 'El Ouar'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 98 of 14 November 1967, page 996- Decision of 30 October 1967. |
1967 |
Beef up safety regulations related to fuel gas transportation pipelines required to maintain pressure in the field of Hassi Messaoud exploited by the National Company for Oil Exploitation in Algeria.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 95 of 21 November 1967, page 1017- Decision of 10 November 1967. |
1967 |
The members of the High Council of hydrocarbons, mines and energy are appointed.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 97 of 23 November 1967, page 1057- Decision of 23 November 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) renounce to the 'Djedoug liquid and gas hydrocarbon research exclusive permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 04 of 12 January 1968, page 29- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) renounce to the liquid and gas hydrocarbon research exclusive permit of 'Tangousman'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 05 of 16 January 1968, page 36- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967
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The Shareholding Company for Oil Research and exploitation (COPAREX) and the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR) renounce to the liquid and gas hydrocarbon research of 'Hassi Tabtab'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 05 of 16 January 1968, page 37- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
Esso Sahara Inc and the National Oil Company of Aquitaine (SNPA) renounce to the liquid and gas hydrocarbon exclusive permit of 'Benoud'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 05 of 16 January 1968, page 37- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) renounce to the permit of 'Oued Fahl'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 44- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
The National Oil Company of Aquitaine (SNPA), the French Exploitation Company BP (SFE-BP) and BP Exploration Company (North Africa) Limited (BP Expl (NA) LTd) renounce to the liquid and gas hydrocarbon research exclusive permit of 'Tounassine'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 45- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
The French Oil Company (Algeria) CFP (A) renounces to the 'Ouargla' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 46- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
Sonatrach and the French Oil company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) renounce to the permit of 'Sidi Yebda-Daiet el Fersig'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 46- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1967 |
The French Oil Company (Algeria) CFP (A) renounces to the 'Mehaiguene' permit.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 46- Decision of 26 December 1967 |
1967 |
SONATRACH and the French oil company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) renounce to the permit "Sidi Yedda -Daîet el Fersig". Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°6 of January 19, 1968 page 46 - Decree of December 26, 1967 |
1967 |
The Oil and Exploitation Algerian Company (CAREP) renounces to the liquid and gas research and exploitation exclusive permit of 'Bir Ghebalou-Aumale'.
Official Journal of the Algerian Republic, N 06 of 19 January 1968, page 47- Decision of 26 December 1967. |
1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the joint-ownership of the “Ohanat” liquid and gas hydrocarbon field license, owned by the Oil Exploration tion Company (CEP) is authorized.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°12 of 9 February 1968 page 126, Decree n°68-20 of 23 February 1968. |
| 1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the joint-ownership of the “Askarene” liquid and gas hydrocarbon field license, owned by the Oil Exploration Company (CEP) is authorized. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°12 of 9 February 1968 page 127, Decree n°68-21 of 23 January 1968. |
1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the joint-ownership of the “Gassi Touil ” liquid and gas hydrocarbon field license, owned by the France-Africa Oil Company (COPEFA) is authorized.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°14 of 16 February 1968 page 151, Decree n°68-23 of 23 January 1968. |
1968 |
The change for the benefit of oil participations company (PETROPAR) of the liquid concession cotitularity or gas Hydrocarbon deposits of "Gassi Touil ", held by the company of oils France-Africa (COPEFA), is authorized. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°14 of February 16, 1968 page 151 - Decree n° 68-23 of January 23, 1968 |
1968 |
The company of oil participations (PETROPAR) replaces the company of oils France-Africa (COPERA) in the rights and obligations of this one relating to the granting of the hydrocarbon concession deposits of "Hassi Chergui". Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°14 of February 16, 1968 page 152 - Decree n° 68-24 of January 23, 1968 |
| 1968 |
The Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR) replaces the Oil Exploration Company (CEP) in the latter’s rights and duties related to awarding the ‘North Alrar’ field’s license.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°14 of 16 February 1968 page 152, Decree n°68-24 of 23 January 1968. |
1968 |
Three exclusive liquid and gas exploration permits of ‘Djebel Bou Abed’, ‘Djebel Takiout’ and ‘Djebel Azreg’ are awarded to Sonatrach.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°14 of 16 February 1968 page 152, Decree n°68-32 of 23 February 1968. |
1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the joint-ownership of the “Tamadant” liquid and gas hydrocarbon field license, owned by the Oil Exploration Company (CEP) is authorized.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°14 of 16 February 1968 page 153, ministerial decision of 25 January 1968. |
1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the liquid hydrocarbon transportation rights in the pipelines of the “Askarene-Ohanat” owned by the Oil Exploration Company (CEP) is authorized.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 27 February 1968 page 177, Decision of 23 January 1968. |
1968 |
The transfer, in favour of the Oil Shareholding Company (PETROPAR), of the liquid hydrocarbon transportation rights in the pipelines of the ‘Rhourd El Baguel-Haoud El Hamra’ owned by the French Oil Research and Exploitation Company (SAFREP) is authorized.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 17 February 1968 page 178, Decision of 23 January 1968. |
1968 |
The French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFA) Sonatrach is Philips Petroleum Company Algeria (Philips-Algeria) renounce to the exclusive permit of “Hassi Tartra”.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°24 of 22 March 1968 page 235, Decision of 07 March 1968. |
1968 |
Sonatrach is authorized to convey gas hydrocarbons in the Hassi Rmel-Skikda line, coming from Hassi R’Mel and the producing areas of Algeria.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°37 of 7 May 1968 page 361, Decision of 11 April 1968. |
1968 |
The exclusive liquid and gas hydrocarbon research and exploration permit of “Tabenkort” owned by the companies Sonatrach, the French Oil company in Algeria (SOPEFAL), Mobil Sahara, Mobil Producing Sahara Inc and French Mining Ausonia (AMIF), is renewed.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°37 of 7 May 1968 page 362, Decision of 11 April 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the Algerian Gas and Oil Industrial Company (SAIGAP).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 7 May 1968 page 362, Decision of 11 April 1968. |
1968 |
1968 Nationalization of the Gas and Oil Company of Eastern Algeria (SOGAP).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 383, Order 68-117 of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the Algerian Oil Company MORY .
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 384, Order 68-118 of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
1968 Nationalization of the Mediterranean Fuel Company (SMC).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 384, Order 68-119 of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
1968 Nationalization of the Shell Company of Algeria.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 385, Order 68-121 of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the “El Gaz” Company.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 385, Order 68-120 of 13 May 1968 |
1968 |
Nationalization of the “Butagaz-Algeria” Company.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 385, Order 68-122 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
1968 Nationalization of the Algerian Mineral Oil Company.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 386, Order 68-123 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the African Refineries Company (Beryl-Algeria).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 386, Order 68-124 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
1968 Nationalization of the Algerian Distribution Company 'Primagaz' (DAP Algeria).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 386, Order 68-126 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the SOGAP Company: the Oil Gas Company of aster Algeria.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 386, Order 68-127 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the Prosper Durant and Co. Company.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 388, Order 68-127 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
Nationalization of the SARGAL Company, the Algerian Company for liquefied oil gas storage and filling.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 388, Order 68-129 of 14 May 1968 |
1968 |
Nationalization of the SOGAZAF Company. Company for liquefied gas distribution in Algeria.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 389, Decision 68-125 of 14 May 1968. |
1968 |
The property of the Gas and Oil Algerian Industrial Company (SAIGAP) are granted to SONATRACH.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°39 of 14 May 1968 page 383, Order 68-131 of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
The renunciation to the exclusive liquid and gas hydrocarbon research permit of 'El Golea' by the French Oil Company -Algeria (CFP-A) is accepted.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°40 of 14 May 1968 page 407, Decision of 11 April 1968. |
1968 |
The renewal of the liquid or gas hydrocarbon research permit of 'In Amedjene' owned by SONATRACH and the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) is accepted.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°46 of 07 June 1968 page 724, Decree of 07 June 1968. |
1968 |
The renunciation by the company of Oil Exploitation and Research in the Sahara (CREPS) and the Oil Company of Algeria (CPA) to the liquid or gas hydrocarbon fields license of 'Oued Zenani' is accepted.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°46 of 07 June 1968 page 725, Decision of 08 June 1968. |
1968 |
The designation of main collecting centre of 'Tin Fouye-Tabankort' is requested by SONATRACH, Mobil Sahara, Mobil producing Sahara Inc and French Ausinia Mining (AMIF).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°50 of 21 June 1968 page 779, Decision of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
Project of liquid hydrocarbon transportation line linking the 'Djoua West' fields with the storage centre of the 'Tin Fouye-Tabankort field presented by the companies: SONATRACH and the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) is approved.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°50 of 21 June 1968 page 780, Decision of 13 May 1968. |
1968 |
The 'Tin Fouye-Tabankort' hydrocarbon field is awarded to the companies: SONATRACH, French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL), Mobil Sahara, Mobil Producing Inc and French Ausonia Mining (AMIF).
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°96 of 29 November 1968 page 1280, Decree n 68-624 of 15 November 1968. |
1969 |
The exclusive permit of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research said permit "El Me Z'aid" is granted to the companies: SONATRACH and Getty Petroleum Company (GETTY). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°09 of January 31, 1969 page 70 - Decree n° 69-7 of January 30, 1969 |
1969 |
The change for the benefit of the joint and interdependent companies: SONATRACH and Getty Petroleum (Getty), of the three exclusive permits of hydrocarbon research known as "Djebel Azreg", "Erg Djouad" and "Hassi Brahim" held by the SONATRACH, are authorized. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°13 of February 11, 1969 page 96 - Decree n° 69-11 of February 08, 1969 |
1969 |
The project of a transport trunk construction of liquid hydrocarbons (a length of 108, about 4 km and of 26 inches diameter (660 mm) connecting the manifold centre of the "Mesdar" deposit to the center of the station of storage "Haoud El Hamra" is approved and SONATRACH is authorized to transport liquid hydrocarbons there. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°19 of February 28, 1969 page 148 – Decree of February 20, 1969. |
1969 |
The project of liquid hydrocarbons transport canalization "Mesdar-Haoud El Hamra" presented by SONATRACH is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°19 of February 28, 1969 page 148 - Decree of February 20, 1969 |
1969 |
Withdrawal of the research mining titles, exploitation and transfer of liquid or gas hydrocarbons of the company Sinclair - Mediterranean Petroleum Company. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°54 of April 29, 1969 page 315 - Decree n°69-50 of April 25, 1969 |
1969 |
A representative of the state (Mr. Nordine Ait Laoussine) is designated on a purely provisional basis, in the capacity as representative of the state charged to take care of defense, the safeguard and the management of the mining interests withdrawn to the company Sinclaire, Mediterranean Petroleum Company. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°58 of July 08, 1969 page 549 - Decree of June 14, 1969 |
1969 |
The work project of liquid hydrocarbons transport presented by SONATRACH and SOPEFAL, connecting the center of "El Borma Western" deposit production to the drain belonging to the Italo-Tunisian company of oil exploitation (SITEP) to the level of the algéro-Tunisian border, is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°82 of September 26, 1969 page 916 - Decree of August 8, 1969 |
1969 |
The project of the gas pipeline layout "Hassi R' mel-Skikda", presented by SONATRACH, is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°63 of July 25, 1969 page 598 - Decree of the June 11, 1969 |
1969 |
The work project of the liquid hydrocarbons transport "Haoud El Hamra-Skikda" (drain of a diameter of 863,6 mm (34 inches) and about 637,05 km length like four stations of pumping), is approved with the profit of Sonatrach and the authorization to use it is given to it in order to transport liquid hydrocarbons coming from the Algerian producing zones. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°63 of July 25, 1969 page 598 - Decree of June 11, 1969 |
1969 |
The deposits of Hassi Chergui, of the oasis departments, are conceded jointly to the companies: Oil Company of participations (PETROPAR) and Philips Petroleum Company Algeria (PHILIPS ALGERIE). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°81 of September 23, 1969 page 875 - Decree n° 69-117 of July 29, 1969 |
1969 |
SONATRACH and companies: the French oil company in Algeria (SOPEFAL), Newmont overseas petroleum company (NEWMONT) and the company Sinclair Mediterranean petroleum company (SINCLAIR), requested and obtained the agreement for the designation of the principal center "Mesdar" deposit collection provisional. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°82 of September 26, 1969 page 912 - Decree of August 8, 1969 |
1969 |
The hydrocarbon deposits of "Rhourd Chouff" are jointly conceded to the companies: Company of oil participations (PETROPAR), the Franco-African company of oil research (FRANCAREP) and El Paso Europe-Africa (EL PASO). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°87 of October 14, 1969 page 992 - Decree n° 69-119 |
1969 |
The project of canalization "Hassi Messaoud-North (UP1) - Haoud El Hamra", presented by the French company of oils Algeria (Cfp- A), is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°98 of November 4, 1969 page 1068 - n° Decree of October 9, 1969 |
1969 |
The project presented by SONATRACH of the work liquefied gas and oil transport (LPG) and of condensate "Hassi Messaoud-Arzew", is approved. SONATRACH is authorized to exploit the work. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°85 of October 07, 1969
Page 960 - Decree of September 16, 1969 |
1970 |
SONATRACH is a successful bidder of the mining titles of exploitation and of liquid and gas hydrocarbons transportation, withdrawn to the company "Sinclair Mediterranean
Petroleum Company ". Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°15 of February 13, 1970, page 180 - Decree n° 70-33 of February 8, 1970 |
1970 |
Exclusive permits of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research: Sebkhet Sefioune, Tiraremine, Djebel Doukkane, Djebel Ahmar, El Arf, Attallah, Sif Fatima, El Hamamit, Faî, are granted to SONATRACH. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°37 of April 24, 1970 page 433 - Decree n° 70 -58 of April 21, 1970 |
1970 |
The expiry date of the exclusive permit of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research said "Rhourd Hamra", is extended. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°41 of May 08, 1970, page 472 - Decree of April 10, 1970 |
1970 |
Nationalization of the goods shares, actions, rights and interests of the French company of oils Elwerath (SOFRAPEL). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°53 of the June 19, 1970 page 597 - Order n° 70-43 of June 12, 1970 |
1970 |
Nationalization of the goods parts, actions, rights and interests of any nature which make the inheritance of the company Shell Petroleum N.V in the companies: the Company of research and oil exploitation in the Sahara (CREPS), the Company of Algeria's oils(CPA) the company of transport by pipelines in the Sahara (TRAPSA) and the company of the Algiers refinery (SPA). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°53 of June 19, 1970 page 597 - Order n° 70-44 of June 12, 1970 |
1970 |
Nationalization at the date of January 1st, 1970 of the goods shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature, which compose in Algeria, the capitals of the company Phillips Petroleum Company Algeria and the company Drilling specialties Company; and more generally, goods, shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature, held in Algeria, by any company, subsidiary company or establishment known under the corporate name, the initials or the denomination total or partial of Phillips Petroleum Company Algeria or Drilling specialties Company. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°53 of June 19, 1970, page 598 – Order n° 70-46 of June 19, 1970 |
1970 |
Nationalization of the goods shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature of the companies, subsidiaries or establishments known under the corporate name, the initials or the denomination of the company Ausonia French mine (AMIF). Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°53 of June 19, 1970 page 598 - Order n° 70-45 of June 19, 1970 |
1970 |
The whole of the goods, shares, actions, rights and interests held in Algeria by the companies: MOBIL SAHAR, MOBIL PRODUCING the FRENCH SAHARA Inc MOBIL OIL AND MOBIL INVESTMENT AG, are transferred to SONATRACH after being acquired by the State. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°96 of November 17, 1970 page 1082 - Order n° 70-77 of November 17, 1970 |
1970 |
Nationalization of the goods, shares actions, right and interest Newmont Overseas Petroleum Company. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°96 of November 17, 1970, page 1083 - Order n° 70-77 of November 10, 1970 |
1970 |
SONATRACH is authorized to apply the payment put at its load by the order N° 70-77 of November 10th 1970, concerning the acquisition of the goods, shares, actions, rights and interests of all natures, pertaining in Algeria to the companies, subsidiaries of establishments known under the corporate name, the initials or the denomination total or partial of Mobil the Sahara, Mobil Producing the Sahara, Inc, Mobil Oil Frenchwoman and Mobil Investment AG Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°101 of December 4, 1970 page 1160 - Decree n°70-199 of December 1, 1970 |
1970 |
The project presented by SONATRACH relating to construction at Arzew of gas transport work LPG a length of about 2 700 km and 6"5/8 (168,3 mm), connecting the deposit of the CAMEL butane storage to the center enfutor of SONATRACH, is approved to it. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°102 of the December 8th 1970 page 1178 - Decree of November 19, 1970 |
1971 |
Nationalization of the properties, shares, rights and interests of the Hassi R’Mel Hydrocarbon Company (S.E.H.R) an all mining interests owned by any company the In Amenas North, Tin Fouye South, Alrar East, Alrar West, Nezla East, Brides, Toual, Rhourd Chouf and Rhourd Adra and mining interests related to gas coming from the field of Gassi Touil, Rhourd Nous, Nezla East, Zarzatine and Toguentourine.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 25 February 1971, page226-Decision n° 71-8 of 24 February 1971. |
1971 |
The gases associated with liquid hydrocarbons found in any hydrocarbon field located in Algeria are declared property of the State of Algeria. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 25 February 1971, page227-Decision n° 71-9 of 24 February 1971. |
1971 |
Nationalization of the properties, shares, rights, and interests of all kind of the companies: SOPEG, SOTHRA, TRAPES, CREPS, in the company TRAPSA and the pipelines called “PK 66 In Amenas Mediterranean in Ohanet” and “Hassi R’Mel-Haoud El Hamra”.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 25 February 1971, page227-Decision n° 71-10 of 24 February 1971. |
1971 |
Partial nationalization of the properties, shares, rights and interests of all kind of the companies: CFP(A), CREPS, PETROPAR, SNPA, SOFREPAL, COPAREX, OMNIREX, EURAFREP, FRANCAREP. Journal Officiel de
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°17 of 25 February 1971, page228-Decision n° 71-11 of 24 February 1971. |
1971 |
Partial nationalization of the properties, shares, rights and interests of all kind of the companies: CFP(A) and SOFREPAL. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°30 of 13 April1971, page367-Decision n° 71-23 of 12 April 1971. |
1971 |
Transfer to SONATRACH of the properties, shares, rights and interests of the companies: CFP(A), SOFREPAL, companies nationalized by Decision n°71-23 of 1 April 1971. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°30 of 13 April1971, page369-Decree n° 71-99 of 12 April 1971. |
1971 |
Changes are made to Decision n°58-1111 of 2 November 1958 related to hydrocarbon research, exploitation and pipeline transportation and to tax treatment of these activities. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°30 of 13 April1971, page368-369 Decision n° 71-24 of 12 April 1971. |
1971 |
Implementation of the new tax treatment to the French Oil Company (Algeria) CFP (A), for its activities related the exploitation of the Berkaoui-BenKahla area to the French Oil Company in Algeria (SOPEFAL) and to subrogated companies in rights and duties.
Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°30 of 13 April1971, page368- Decision n° 71-25 of 12 April 1971. |
1971 |
The “In Amede” liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration exclusive permit owned by SONATRACH and SOPEFAL is renewed. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°34 of 27 April1971, page436- Decision of 27 March 1971. |
1971 |
Sixty three liquid and gas hydrocarbon exploration exclusive permits with a global area of about 570061 km2 throughout the national territory area granted to SONATRACH. Official Journal of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria n°43 of 28 May 1971, page553- Decree n° 71-71-127 of 13 May 1971.
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1972 |
Companies: CALREP, COPAL, PETRAL, SEPAL, CREPS, CPA, ALREX, SRA, SAREP AND SOMALGAZ whose authorized capital is held entirely by SONATRACH pursuant to the general regulations and conventions approved by order n° 72-24 of June 7, 1972, are dissolved as from January 1, 1972. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°47 of June 13, 1972 page 575 - Decree n° 72-120 of June 7, 1972 |
1972 |
Approval of the endorsements of May 27, 1972 with the contract of association of February 6, 1963, having been the subject of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of hydrocarbons in Algeria and to the protocol relating to the activities of research and production of hydrocarbons in Algeria of the company Getty Petroleum Company. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°86 of October 27th 1972 page 1090 - Order n° 72-48 of October 5, 1972 |
1972 |
The project presented by SONATRACH, for the construction of finished products transport work connecting the refinery of Arzew to the central deposit of the SONATRACH with small lake (Oran), is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°97 of December 5, 1972 page 1257 - Decree of November 14, 1972 |
1973 |
The project consists of the addition of 04 stations of pumping which will carry the transport capacity of 8 million of 18 million tones/year, the installation of 4 roof tanks floating of a capacity of 35 000 m3 each one in Ohanet and of a drain of about 69 km length (6 "or 168, 3mm) connecting the deposit of Tin Fouyé Tabankort (TFT) to the station of pumping OPS2 of the drain Ohanet-Haoud El Hamra. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N° 28 of April 6, 1973 page 335 - Order n° 73-16 of April 3, 1973 |
1973 |
The project presented by SONATRACH, relating to the "significant modification" of the drain "Ohanet - Haoud El Hamra", is approved. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°37 of May 8, 1973 page 443 – Decree of April 20, 1973 |
1973 |
Approval of the agreement concluded in Algiers on July 20, 1973 between SONATRACH and the company Hispanica of Petroleos S.A, for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria as well as protocol relating to the activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons, concluded on July 20, 1973 between the Algerian State and the Hispanica company from petroleos S.A. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°67 of August 21, 1973 page 771 - Order n° 73-49 of August 21, 1973
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1973 |
The exclusive permit of liquid or gas hydrocarbon research said "Meguidéne" of about 46 500 km2 surface bearing on a territory part of Saoura province, is granted to SONATRACH. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°98 of December 7, 1973 page 1128 - Decree n° 73-186 of November 21, 1973 |
1974 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded between SONATRACH and the Deminex company, of the protocol relating to activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded between the State and the Deminex company, of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded between SONATRACH and the Deminex company, acting on behalf and for the account of the companies Veba Chemie - A.G., Wintershall-A.G.of the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded between the State and the Deminex company, acting with the name and on behalf of the three above-mentioned companies. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°25 of March 26, 1974, page 290, Order n° 74-39 of March 20, 1974 |
1974 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria concluded in Algiers on January 9, 1974 between SONATRACH and ELF Algeria as well as the agreement of the protocol relating to activities of research and production of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria concluded in Algiers on January 19, 1974 between the Algerian State and the company ELF Algeria. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°27 of April 2, 1974, page 306, Order n°74-41 of March 20, 1974. |
1974 |
Approval of the protocol concluded in Algiers on January 19, 1974, between the State and the national company SONATRACH, on one hand, and the company of research and oil activity (ERAP) acting so much as its name than in the name of the members of the group ERAP, such as the term "group ERAP" is defined in the article 11 of the general payment of December 15, 1971, like in the name of the other French shareholders of TRAPES on the other hand, relating to the safe auditing of accounts with regard to companies SOPEG, SEHR and SOTHRA, is aimed at in the article 4.10 of the general payment of December 15, 1971 approved by the order n°72-24 of June 7, 1972. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°29 of April 9, 1974, page 322-323 - Order n°74-42 of April 3, 1974. |
1974 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria concluded in Algiers on February 20, 1974 between SONATRACH and the company Petrobras International S.A-Braspetro as well as the protocol relating to activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on February 20, 1974 between the State and the company Petrobras International S.a- Braspetro. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°29 of April 9, 1974, page 323 - Order n°74-43 of April 3, 1974. |
1974 |
Nationalization of the goods shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature of the companies, subsidiaries or establishment known under the corporate name, the initials or denomination of Kinsmen company, establishments John Kinsmen, establishments Davey Smith Bickford and Co, Charbonnac company, company African Pyrotechny (PYRAF), African Northern company of Artifice (SNAFART), company Nobel Bozel, are nationalized. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°29 of April 9, 1974, page 323 - Order n°74-44 of April 3, 1974 |
1974 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria concluded between SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies "Amoco Algeria Oil Company" and "Amoco Algeria Inc." in the other hand, and the protocol relating to activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded between the State on one hand, and the companies "Amoco Algeria Oil Company" and "Amoco Algeria Inc of the other hand. Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°93, of November 19, 1974 page 967 order n° 74-102 of November 15, 1974. |
1975 |
Nationalization of the goods, shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature, held by Liquid Methane, the Algerian company of development and expansion (Socaldex), the financial company for the development of Algeria (Cofidal) and the company for the development of the Saharan areas (Sdrs), in the Algerian company of methane liquid (Camel)
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°91 of November 14, 1975, page 986, Order n° 75-73 of November 12, 1975
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1975 |
Transfer to SONATRACH in reference to the order n°75 - 73 of November 12, 1975,of the goods, shares, actions, rights and interests of any nature held by the companies Liquid Methane, Socaldex, Cofidal and Sdrs, in the Algerian liquid methane company (CAMEL).
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°91 of November 14, 1975, page 990, Decree n°75 - 129 of November 12, 1975 |
1976 |
Approval of the endorsement to the protocol of August, 17 1971 concluded in Algiers on March 24, 1975, between the Ministry of Industry and Energy on one hand, and the companies: French company of oils, French Company of oils (Algeria) and Total Algeria on the other hand, and the agreement concluded in Algiers on November 14, 1975, between SONATRACH on one hand and the companies; French company of oils (Algeria) and Total Algeria on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°58 of July 20, 1976, page 688, Order n° 76-61 of July 16, 1976
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1976 |
The project presented by SONATRACH, relating to the construction of a transport pipe of gas hydrocarbons said "Gas pipeline n°2 Hassi R' mel - Arzew of 40" (1016 mm)", intended to feed the factory of natural gas liquefaction of Arzew, is approved
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°79 of October 03, 1976, page 920 Decree of July 21, 1976 – |
1976 |
The project presented by SONATRACH relating to 28 condensate canalization transport construction "(711,2 mm) intended to connect the installations of Hassi R' mel to the port of Arzew, is approved
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°79 of October 03, 1976, page 920, decree of July 21, 1976 – |
1976 |
Approval of the endorsement n° 4 concluded on July 22, 1976 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the French partner of oils and Total Algeria on the other hand, with the agreement for exploitation research of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded on June 5, 1973 between these same companies.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°4 of January 12, 1977, page 34 Decree n° 76-202 of December 29, 1976 – |
1976 |
Approval of the agreement concluded on May 11, 1976 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies Amoco Algeria Oil Company and Amoco Algeria Inc on the other hand, with the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons, concluded on October 3, 1974 between these same companies.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°4 of January 12, 1977, page 34 Decree n° 76-203 of December 29, 1976
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1977 |
Approval of the endorsement n°2 concluded on February 12, 1977 between SONATRACH on one hand and the companies Amoco Algeria Oil Company and Amoco Algeria Inc on the other hand, according to the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons, concluded on October 3, 1974 between these same companies, modified by the endorsement n° 1 of May 11, 1976.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°72 of October 16, 1977, page 860, Decree 77-127 of August 28, 1977 |
1977 |
Approval of the endorsement concluded on May 11, 1976 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies Amoco Algeria Oil Company and Amoco Alegria Inc on the other hand, according to the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons, concluded on October 3, 1974 between these same companies.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°74 of October 09, 1977, page 860 Decree 77-127 of August 28, 1977 |
1977 |
Approval of the convention concluded on May 10, 1977 between SONATRACH and the company "Conch International Limited Metal"
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°71 of October 09, 1977, page 857 Decree n° 77-141 of October 08, 1977 |
1977 |
SONATRACH is placed under supervision of the Ministry of Energy and Petrochemical Industries
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°4 Of January 24, 1978, Page 74 - Decree n° 77-223 of December 31, 1977 |
1978 |
Approval of the canalization construction project for liquid hydrocarbons transport In Aménas - Haoud El Hamra, a length of about 631 km and of a diameter of 30 inches (762 mm).
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°5 Of January 15, 1978, Page 90 - Decree of January 15, 1978 |
1978 |
Renewal of the decree provisions n°77-79 of April 25, 1977 bearing fixation of the basic element of the reference price of liquid hydrocarbons applicable of January 1, 1977 to June 30, 1977.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°5 Of January 31, 1978, Page 89 - Decree n° 78-07 of January 28, 1978
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1979 |
Creation of a public market for SONATRACH
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°2 of January 8, 1980, page 23, between ministries decree of November 17, 1979 |
1980 |
Creation of the national refining company and distribution of petroleum products (Erdp) which is a company in economic matter.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°15 of April 8, 1980, page 426, Decree n° 80-101 of April 6, 1980
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1980 |
Creation of the national Company of great oil work (Engtp).
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°15 of April 8, 1980, page 431, Decree n° 80-103 of April 6, 1980 |
1980 |
Are transferred to the National Company from Large Work Oil, means, goods, activities and personnel held or managed by SONATRACH within the framework of its activities in the field of great oil work.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°15 of April 8, 1980, page 433, Decree n° 80-104 of April 6, 1980
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1980 |
It is created a committee of oil markets at SONATRACH
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°15 of April 8, 1980, page 23, between ministries decree of November 17, 1979 |
1980 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, July 7, 1979, between SONATRACH on one hand, and the Nafta-Gas company on the other hand, as well as the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded on July 7, 1979 between the State on one hand, and the Nafta-Gas company on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°17 Of April 22, 1980, Page 483, - Decree n°80-133 of April 18, 1980 |
1980 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, May 20, 1980, between SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies Sohio Algeria Company and Sohio Algeria Supply Company on the other hand and of the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded on May 20, 1980, between the State on one hand and the companies relating to the activities Sohi Algeria Company and Sohio Algeria Supply Company on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°23 of June 03, 1980, Page 674 - Decree n°80-166 of May 31, 1980 |
1980 |
Approval of the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded on May 21, 1980 between the State on one hand and the "French Company of oils" and "Total Algeria" on the other hand and from.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°24 of June 10, 1980, Page 690 - Decree n°80-169 of June 07, 1980 |
1981 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on September 30, 1980 between SONATRACH on one hand and the French company "Elf Aquitaine" on the other hand and of the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded on September 30, 1980 between the state on one hand and the French company "Elf Aquitaine" on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°17 Of April 28, 1981, Page 378 - Decree n°81-75 of April 25, 1981
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1981 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation of the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on October 1, 1980 between SONATRACH on one hand and the company Agip (Africa) Ltd on the other hand and the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded on October 01, 1980 between the State on one hand and the company Agip (Africa) Ltd on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°17 Of April 28, 1981, Page 379 - Decree n°81-76 of April 25, 1981 |
1981 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on November 12, 1980 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the Spanish company of oils S.A, on the other hand, and the protocol relating to the activities of research and the crude oil in Algeria, concluded to Algiers, November 12, 1980 between the State on one hand, and the Spanish company of oils S.A.of production on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°17 Of April 28, 1981, Page 379 - Decree n°81-77 of April 25, 1981 |
1981 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on April 29, 1981 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the Shell company of exploitation B.V. on the other hand, and the protocol relating to the activities of search and production of the crude oil in Algeria, concluded at Algiers, April 29, 1981 between the State on one hand, and the Shell company of exploitation B.V. on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°30 Of July 28, 1981, Page 736 - Decree n°81-166 of July 25, 1981 |
1981 |
Approval of the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on December 23, 1980, between the SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies Hispanica of oil (SA) and Hispanoil Algeria, on the other hand, and of the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on December 23, 1980 between the State on one hand, and the company Hispanica Petroleum (SA) and Hispanoil Algeria on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°32 Of August 11, 1981, Page 736 - Decree n°81-188 of August 08, 1981 |
1985 |
Approval of the endorsement n° 1 according to the agreement for the research and the exploitation of the crude oil between SONATRACH on one hand, and the company Petrobas international S.A/Braspetro on the other hand, bearing extension of the validity period and research phase to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded at Algiers, April 22, 1985 between the State on one hand and the companies for the Zelfana piece.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°06 of February 3, 1985, page 85 - Decree n°85-17 of February 2, 1985
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1985 |
Approval of the endorsement n° 1 according to the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil between SONATRACH on one hand, and the company Gelsenberg A.G. on the other hand, bearing extension of the validity period of the research phase for the El-Merk piece
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°06 of February 3, 1985, page 85 - Decree n°85-18 of February 2, 1985 |
1986 |
Approval of the endorsement to the agreement for the search and the production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, April 22, 1985, between SONATRACH on one hand, and the Shell company of exploration B.V, on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°11 of March 12, 1986, Page 273- Decree n° 86-47 of March 11, 1986. |
1986 |
Approval of the endorsement n° 1 according to the agreement for the search and the exploitation for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on April 22, 1985 between SONATRACH on one hand, and the companies Agip (Africa) Ltd and Agip (Algeria) limited liability company on the other hand, and of the endorsement n°1 in Protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded at Algiers, April 22, 1985 between the State on one hand and company AGIP (Africa) Ltd and Agip (Algeria) limited liability company on the other hand and of the endorsement n°1 in the protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, April 22, 1985 between the state on one hand and the companies Agip (Africa) Ltd and Agip(Algeria) limited liability company, on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°11 of March 12, 1986, page 273 - Decree n° 86 - 48 of March 11, 1986. |
1986 |
Approval of the endorsement to the agreement for research and the exploitation of the crude oil in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, June 10, 1985, between SONATRACH on one hand and the companies Hispanica petroleos S.A. and Hespanoil Algeria on the other hand, and of the endorsement n°1 in Protocol relating to the activities of search and production for the crude oil in Algeria, concluded at Algiers, June 10, 1985 between the State on one hand and the company Hispanica petroleos S.A. and Hispanoil Algeria on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°11 of March 12, 1986, page 274- Decree n° 86-49 of March 11, 1986. |
1986 |
Approval of the agreement for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on April 8, 1986, between SONATRACH on one hand and the Nafta-Gas company on the other hand, and of the protocol relating to the activities of research and production of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on April 8, 1986, between the State on one hand, and Nafta-Gas on the other hand.
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°36 of September 3, 1986, page 1041- Decree n° 86-223 of September 2, 1986. |
1986 |
Approval of the endorsement n°2 to the agreement on July 7, 1979 for the research and the exploitation of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers on April 8 June 1986, between SONATRACH on one hand and the Nafta-Gas company on the other hand and of the endorsement n°1 to the protocol of July, 7 1979 relating to the activities of research and production of liquid hydrocarbons in Algeria, concluded in Algiers, April 8, 1986 between the State on one hand and Nafta - Gas on the other hand,
Official newspaper of the Algerian Republic N°36 of September 3, 1986, page 1041- Decree n° 86-224 of September 2, 1986. |
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