As part of the implementation of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbues (SMH) and the Algerian Petroleum Institute (IAP), the two parties signed on January 17, 2024 a Framework Contract paving the way for a fruitful collaboration focused on skills development and training.This Framework Contract was signed, on the Mauritanian...Continue Reading
A delegation from the Department of Petroleum, Mines and Energy took part in Africa Energy Week in CapeTown, South Africa, from October 16 to 20, 2023.The delegation includes His Excellency the Minister, Mr.. Nani Chrougha, General Manager of SMH, Mr… Tourad Abdel Baghi, the Minister’s Upstream Advisor, Mr.. Khroumbaly Lehbib and the Head of SMH’s...Continue Reading
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Noble Voyager drilling rig began drilling the Panna- Cotta-1 exploration well in the C10 block of the national offshore.This well targeting carbonate reservoirs, if positive, will open up a new play that has been little explored until now, with very significant potential hydrocarbon resources.The block is operated by Shell...Continue Reading
Shell, Qatar Energy and SMH today signed a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) defining their reciprocal rights and obligations in the joint venture for offshore Block C10.The signing, which marks QE’s entry into the partnership on the block, took place under the supervision of His Excellency the Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Mr Nany Ould...Continue Reading
