Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Sonatrach’s chief executive, AbdelmoumenOuldKaddour, told reporters during a visit to HassiMessaoudthat the state-run firm would pick up exploration in neighboring Niger. According to Kaddour, the company’sactivities in Niger, where its international unit was awarded a production-sharing contract several years ago, had been “satisfying” so far.
Oil was found in the Kafra region, near the Algerian border, he said. A Sonatrach executive will visit Niger next week to discuss expanding drilling, officials said.