Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline

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Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline is an existing oil pipeline, running from Hassi Berkine to Haoudh el Hamra, Algeria.

Location

The pipeline runs from Hassi Berkine to Haoudh el Hamra, in Ouargla province, Algeria.

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Background

The pipeline is operated by Sonatrach. In 2001 ABB won a $70 million contract to expand the pipeline's capacity from 17 million barrels per year to 23 million barrels per year, but it is unclear if this expansion happened.

Pipeline Details

• Operator: Sonatrach
• Parent Company: Government of Algeria
• Current capacity: 46,543 barrels per day
• Length: 295 kilometers
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 1999