Article: Algeria - Gas Field: Hassi R'Mel.

There are more than 15 natural gas fields in Algeria, of which ten have been developed on a large scale and are the country's main gas producers. The following are profiles of the main gas fields: Hassi R'Mel: This is the first and by far the largest gas field in Algeria. It was discovered by the French in 1956 along with the giant oilfield of Hassi Messaoud (see OMT). Its recoverable reserves have been estimated at 2,415 BCM. Probable reserves have been estimated at 2,700-3,000 BCM, and Algeria's total gas reserves in place are estimated at 5 TCM. The field produces from a Triassic formation. Gas exports from the field are pumped by pipeline to the Mediterranean ...

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