SONATRACH and the Indonesian company PERTAMINA proceeded, at the headquarters of SONATRACH, to the signing of three (03) Service Contracts relating to the lifting of crude oil, condensate and LPG produced from the Menzel Ledjmet “MLN” perimeter (Block 405a).

These contracts, which fall within the framework of the Hydrocarbons Contract for the Menzel Ledjmet perimeter, aim to enable the partner PERTAMINA to market its products under optimal conditions at Algerian loading ports. In this regard, SONATRACH will provide its services and expertise in the programming, coordination and monitoring of the lifting operations for the quantities of crude oil, condensate and LPG allocated to PERTAMINA.

As a reminder, the Hydrocarbons Contract for the Menzel Ledjmet perimeter, concluded in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 19-13 governing hydrocarbon activities under a Production Sharing Contract (PSC), entered into force on January 7th, 2025, for a duration of twenty-five (25) years. It brings together, as partners, SONATRACH, PERTAMINA and REPSOL.

Under these agreements, SONATRACH and PERTAMINA reaffirm the strength of their commercial relations, which span more than twenty-four (24) years of continuous cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector, marked by long-term purchase and sale contracts as well as numerous spot transactions involving Saharan Blend crude oil, condensate and LPG.

About Sonatrach

SONATRACH is a fully integrated oil and gas company operating across the entire value chain, particularly in exploration, production, pipeline transport, refining and marketing.
As a cornerstone of Algeria’s economy, SONATRACH is the guarantor of national energy security, contributing up to 26% of Algeria’s GDP and 50% of national fiscal revenues.
SONATRACH is also an integrated Group with more than 150 subsidiaries and affiliates, SONATRACH employs, at the group’s level nearly 200,000 people.

About Pertamina (Persero)

Pertamina has strong commitment to providing energy and developing new and renewable energy in order to sustain the national energy security and self-sufficiency. As a holding company in energy sector officially announced by the Indonesian Ministry of SOEs on June 12th, 2020, Pertamina now plays a strategic role in leading its six Sub-holdings which includes Upstream Subholding whose operation is placed under PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, Gas Subholding which is operated under PT Pertamina Gas Negara, Refinery & Petrochemical Subholding which is operated under PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Power & NRE Subholding managed under PT Pertamina Power Indonesia, Commercial & Trading Subholding operated under PT Patra Niaga, as well as Integrated Marine Logistics Subholding operated under PT Pertamina International Shipping.