Hassi R'Mel-Arzew LPG Pipeline

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Hassi R'Mel-Arzew LPG Pipeline is an existing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline, running from Hassi R'Mel gas field to Arzew, Algeria.

Location

The pipeline runs from Hassi R'Mel gas field, near Hassi R'Mel, Laghouat province, to Arzew, Oran province, Algeria.

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Background

The pipeline is actually two 24-inch pipelines. The first, LZ1, was completed in 1983; the second, LZ2, was completed in 2009.

Pipeline Details

• Operator: Sonatrach
• Parent Company: Government of Algeria
• Current capacity: 2 x 24 inches
• Length: 504 kilometers
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 1983/2009