El Borma-Mesdar Oil Pipeline

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El Borma-Mesdar Oil Pipeline is an existing oil pipeline, running from El Borma oilfield to Mesdar oilfield, Algeria.

Location

The pipeline runs from El Borma oilfield to Mesdar oilfield, in Ouargla province, Algeria.

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Background

The pipeline is operated by Sonatrach.

Pipeline Details

• Operator: Sonatrach
• Parent Company: Government of Algeria
• Current capacity: 46,825 barrels per day
• Length: 272 kilometers / 169 miles
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 1977