Hassi Messaoud Refinery: Progressing Toward 2027 Start-up

Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, conducted an inspection visit to the Hassi Messaoud refinery project site in Haoud El Hamra. During meetings with Sonatrach executives and representatives from partners Técnicas Reunidas and Sinopec, the Minister urged for strict adherence to the project's schedule. The contract, valued at approximately $4 billion, now targets an initial production start by late 2027, with the full completion of all facilities expected by 2033. This strategic project represents a core effort to strengthen national refining capacity in response to rising local demand for fuel products.