Mesdar-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline

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

Location

The pipeline runs from Mesdar oilfield to Haoudh el Hamra, 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: 224,761.44 barrels per day
• Length: 108 kilometers / 67 miles
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 1972