On the occasion of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 in Dakar, Mr. Hammady, SMH’s Director of Exploration, took part in a panel discussion bringing together sector leaders and technical experts to explore the outlook for exploration and resource development across the region. His contribution was an opportunity to highlight SMH’s approach, share technical perspectives,...Continue Reading
Dakar, December 5th, 2025. SMH took part in MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, a conference and exhibition focused on oil, gas and energy in West Africa, held in Dakar, Senegal from 8 to 10 December 2025 at CICAD (Diamniadio). The delegation was led by Mr. Mohamed Lemine Raghani, Director General of SMH, alongside a...Continue Reading
Algeria, December 5th 2025. As part of the ongoing cooperation between the Mauritanian Hydrocarbons Company (SMH) and SONATRACH, and following the recent visit of the Sonatrach Management Academy (SMA) to SMH headquarters in Nouakchott, the Chairman and members of SMH’s Board of Directors carried out a successful experience-sharing mission in Algeria from 5 to 13...Continue Reading
The Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Lemine RAGHANI as Director General, by decision of the Council of Ministers. Biography Dr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani Dr. Mohamed-Lemine Raghani is a senior Mauritanian public figure widely recognized for his expertise in economic, financial, and institutional affairs, as well as for...Continue Reading
The Director General of the Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH), Mr. Ismail Abdel Vettah, accompanied by his team, took part in the Technical and Steering Committee meetings of the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project, held on July 10 and 11, 2025, in Rabat. These high-level meetings brought together the heads of national oil...Continue Reading
The Director General of the Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) Mr. Ismail Abdel Vetah met today with Deloitte’s experts to kick off an in-depth strategic study that will chart the company’s course for the 2025–2035 period. This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in shaping an ambitious, long-term vision for SMH. During the session, the teams...Continue Reading
Nouakchott, June 30, 2025 As part of the working visit conducted by a delegation from the Algerian National Hydrocarbons Company SONATRACH to Mauritania, an extended meeting was held this morning at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, chaired by His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy. Also in attendance were the Director...Continue Reading
