Illizi, November 27, 2024 – A fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the Alrar gas treatment unitlocated in the Illizi production area.
According to a press release from the Sonatrach group, the disaster broke out in 1 a.m. at the level of pipe number 1 of this unit, precisely in the zone de production de StahIllizi district.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. All necessary resources were mobilized to control the fire and the mutual assistance plan (MAP) of the region of In Threats has been activated. An investigation is underway to determine the exact causes of this incident.
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In parallel with this event, it is essential to underline the strategic importance of Stah region in the Algerian energy landscape.
Indeed, the Stah region, the true gas lung of Algeria, continues its meteoric growth. Driven by an ambitious strategy of Sonatrachthe national hydrocarbon company, this desert area has metamorphosed into a leading industrial complex.
The figures speak for themselves: with a daily production of treated gas of 24.7 million cubic metersStah contributes significantly to the country’s energy supply and its exports. But this is only a glimpse of the frenetic activity that reigns there.
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Sonatrach does not intend to stop there. New projects are being carried out, notably the development of Tinrhert field which should see the light of day in the coming months.
At the same time, the construction of a phase 3 compression unit and a CO2 separation unit demonstrates the company’s desire to comply with the strictest environmental standards.
Stah’s adventure has begun in 1984with the exploitation of the first gas wells. Since then, the region has continued to develop, going from 3 to 13 fields in a few decades.
The Alrar complex, the real heart of this activity, treats the raw gas before transporting it to the collection centers. To guarantee the security and reliability of operations, Sonatrach has set up a rigorous control system. Teams of specialists constantly monitor the installations and intervene in the event of an incident.
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Therefore, the incident that occurred this morning, although regrettable, cannot taint this journey. On the contrary, it constitutes a reminder of the importance of maintaining a high level of requirements in safety and performance. The future of Stah looks bright, with new projects that will help consolidate Algeria’s position as a hydrocarbon producer.
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