The Algerian National Company SONATRACH has declared OAO Stroytransgaz the winner of the Tender for construction of the gas pipeline Sougueur-Hadjret Ennouss.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
The Algerian National Company SONATRACH has declared OAO Stroytransgaz the winner of the Tender for construction of the gas pipeline Sougueur-Hadjret Ennouss.
The Commercial Proposal of OAO Stroytransgaz optimally corresponded to the requirements of the Owner as compared to other Bidders. Among the other Bidders were such well -known international contractors as Cosider (Algeria), WILLBROS (UAE), Masa (Spain).
The Project is realized on EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) conditions. The Scope of Works includes 42”, 273 km pipeline, the start terminal in Sougueur, including pressure reducing and metering stations, 2 valve stations and tapping unit. It also includes SCADA, Telecom, Instrumentation, Cathodic Protection systems, power supply to terminals and valve stations.
The objective of the Project is to supply natural gas to Hadjret Ennous power station in Shershel daira (Typaza wilaya). Besides, construction of the gas pipeline will allow supplying natural gas to the centre of Algeria.
Strengthening of its position in Algeria is one of strategic tasks of OAO Stroytransgaz abroad. For the first time OAO Stroytransgaz was awarded a tender in this country in November 2000. Under the contract with SONATRACH the Russian Company constructed the Northern 34” 403 km section of the cross-country oil pipeline Haud-El-Hamra – Arzew (OZ2). US$ 80 million EPC Project was successfully completed at the end of 2003.
Note: Daira and Wilaya – administrative units in Algeria.
