Algerian state firm Sonatrach is eying first gas this year at the 3.5bcm/y Ain Tsila gas-condensate development in Algeria’s Illizi Basin.

Speaking on a visit to the site last month CEO Toufik Hakkar said work was “very advanced” with overall completion of 94% meaning start up was set for the second half of 2023. (CONTINUED - 282 WORDS)