Following the visit of the SMH delegation to SONATRACH, which took place in Algiers from January 26 to 30, 2025, an official ceremony was held at SONATRACH’s General Directorate for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two companies.
On this occasion, the Director General of SMH, Mr. Ismaïl Abdel Vetah, and the CEO of SONATRACH, Mr. Rachid Hachichi, formalized the signing of the MoU, reaffirming their commitment to strategic cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector.
This agreement outlines areas of mutual interest and promotes experience-sharing for the benefit of SMH to support the development of the petroleum sector in Mauritania.
It particularly focuses on cooperation in onshore and offshore exploration and production activities, expertise and information exchange, the study of opportunities for establishing specialized laboratories, and the potential development of transport and storage infrastructure for hydrocarbons and petroleum products.
Additionally, the MoU includes an assessment of the feasibility of supplying hydrocarbons and petroleum products to Mauritania, as well as studying the creation of a joint venture to develop the downstream petroleum sector. It also covers knowledge-sharing on technological advancements, the development of a joint research program on green and white hydrogen, and alternative energy sources.
Furthermore, this agreement aims to strengthen the professional competencies of SMH employees through training programs and mentoring by SONATRACH experts.
This MoU establishes a productive collaboration between SMH and SONATRACH to enhance SMH’s value chain.
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