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Updated: 28Apr09
 
Sonatrach - Tiaret Oil Refinery
Country : Algeria
Project Value : USD 6,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Oil and Gas | Refinery
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Phase:
FEED - Prequalification
Completion: 2014
 
 
Owner : SonatrachSonatrachLoading... - Algeria
Location :
Algeria
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Facility Type : Refinery
Capacity : 300,000 bpd
Background SonatrachSonatrachLoading... plans to construct a 300,000 bpd oil refinery in Tiaret (Hauts Plateaux mountains), in northwest Algeria.

The Tiaret refinery will process Saharan Blend crude oil.

Output of the refinery will include gasoline, gasoil, jet fuel, butane, propane and naphtha.

Jacobs Consultancy and HSBCHSBCLoading... are the feasibility study consultants.

SonatrachSonatrachLoading... carried out the engineering development of the project.
Current Status In April 2009, 15 companies submitted their request for pre-qualification (RFP) applications for the FEED contract. Pre-qualified companies are expected to be announced by the end of April 2009. The ITB for the FEED contract is expected to be issued in Q2 2009. The project is expected to be completed in 2014 (delayed from 2013).

In February 2008, SonatrachSonatrachLoading... carried out the preliminary engineering development of the project.

In Q3 2007, the feasibility study was finalized.

In October 2007, SonatrachSonatrachLoading... reconsidered seeking an international partner.

In mid 2006, SonatrachSonatrachLoading... dropped the bid evaluation and canceled the tendering.

In 2006, SonatrachSonatrachLoading... was seeking an international partner to hold 35% in a joint venture in order to develop the refinery. SonatrachSonatrachLoading... was negotiating with CNPC and Total.

In Q4 2005, the project was announced.
Scope of Work Construction of a 300,000 bpd oil refinery along with all its related facilities.
Expected Schedule
PhaseScheduleDescription
FEED Apr 2009 The list of pre-qualified contractors expected to be announced
  Q2 2009 ITB expected to be issued
Completion 2014 Project expected to be completed
SchedulePhaseDescription
Jun 2006 Study Pre- feasibility study started
Q3 2007 Study Feasibility study finalised
Apr 2009 FEED Bidders submitted their pre-qualification applications
 FEED The list of pre-qualified contractors expected to be announced
Q2 2009 FEED ITB expected to be issued
2013 Completion Project was expected to be completed
2014 Completion Project expected to be completed

Project News

27-Apr-2009 Fifteen Firms Seeking To Bid For Tiaret Refinery Project  - MEES
 
Djenane Al Malik Road, Bir Mourad Rais, Hydra, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: +213 2-154-8011,+213 2-154-7000,+213 2-154-9302 | Fax: +213 2-154-7700 | Email: sonatrach@sonatrach.dz | Website: http://www.sonatrach-dz.com
  • Name: Fatma Zohra Benoughlis
    Position: Executive Manager, Strategy Planning and Economy
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