l’Agence « Alnaft » obtient des titres miniers pour sept périmètres (JO)
Summary of the Recent Mining Titles Granted to Alnaft in Algeria
The National Agency for Hydrocarbon Resource Valorization, known as Alnaft, has recently secured mining titles for hydrocarbon exploration and extraction across seven designated areas in Algeria. This development follows a presidential decree published in Official Journal No. 23, confirming Alnaft’s new authority over these regions.
On April 21, 2023, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed decree No. 25-112, which formally allocates various mining titles to Alnaft for conducting hydrocarbon activities. The designated areas include:
- Dhraâ Kheima: Covering 8,268.67 km² in the Béchar and Béni Abbès wilayas.
- Erg El Aguiba: Spanning 20,843.53 km² in the Adrar wilaya.
- Azzel Matti: Encompassing 23,686.51 km² across the Adrar, In Salah, and Tamanrasset wilayas.
- Erg El Raoui: Extending over 22,331.55 km² in the Adrar, Béni Abbès, and Timimoun wilayas.
- Mouiet Er Rebah: Covering 3,307.21 km² in the El Oued wilaya.
- Gharet Bou Saidet: Spanning 645.92 km² in the Ghardaïa and Laghouat wilayas.
- Amasralad: Which covers 6,071.12 km² in the Illizi wilaya.
In the same issue of the Official Journal, another presidential decree, No. 25-111, was issued, approving upstream concessions for hydrocarbon exploration and extraction that were granted by Alnaft to the national company Sonatrach. The specific blocks included in this concession are:
- Bordj Omar Driss Est
- Rhourde El Fares Timssit
- Feidjet Djokhane
- El Borma 2
- Guerrara 2
These recent developments signify a strategic move by the Algerian government to boost the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the country. The granted mining titles and concessions are intended to enhance Algeria’s energy sector, bringing in investment and resources that could improve local economies and increase national revenue from hydrocarbon resources.
Algeria relies heavily on hydrocarbons as a primary source of national income, and efforts such as these are part of broader initiatives to sustain and potentially expand production capabilities amidst a fluctuating global energy market. The partnership with Sonatrach, Algeria’s largest oil and gas company, is particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging established enterprises for effective resource management.
In conclusion, the issuance of mining titles to Alnaft represents a significant step in Algeria’s ongoing efforts to harness its natural resources more effectively. With expansive areas now under exploration, there is potential for increased hydrocarbon production that could benefit the economy and support sustainable development in the region.
