Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline

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Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline is an existing oil pipeline in 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. It is assumed that the extension was the second trunk line (OH4).

Pipeline details

• Operator: Sonatrach
• Owner: Sonatrach
• Parent company: Sonatrach
• Capacity: 30 mtpa
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline I (OH3): 15 mtpa (estimate)
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline II (OH4): 15 mtpa (estimate)
• Length:
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline I (OH3): 292 km
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline II (OH4): 292 km
• Diameter:
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline I (OH3): 30 in
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline II (OH4): 30 in
• Status: Operating
• Start year:
  • Hassi Berkine-Haoudh el Hamra Oil Pipeline I (OH3): 1998
• Cost:
• Financing:
• Associated infrastructure: