Export terminal · Oran, Algeria
Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal
Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal is an operating LNG export terminal in Oran, Algeria. The tracker lists 4 tracked units with 20.8 Mtpa operating, the earliest starting in 1964. It is owned by Sonatrach SpA.
Operating
20.8 Mtpa
28.3 bcm/y · 3 units
Under construction
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no units under construction
Proposed
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no units proposed
At a glance
Trains and phases
Each row is one unit as tracked by GEM. Ordered by start year, then proposal year.
| Unit | Status | Capacity (Mtpa) | Capacity (bcm/y) | Start | Proposed | FID | Owner (as reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4Z | Retired | 0.9 | 1.22 | 1964 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| GL1Z | Operating | 7.9 | 10.8 | 1978 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| GL2Z | Operating | 8.2 | 11.2 | 1981 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| GL3Z | Operating | 4.7 | 6.39 | 2014 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
Capacity by status
Owners and operators
Stakes as reported by GEM per unit, merged across units. Percentages are omitted where GEM does not give them.
Reported cost
Global Energy Monitor's estimated cost for each unit that reports one, converted to US dollars. Estimates at the date GEM last updated the unit, not adjusted for inflation.
| Unit | Status | Capacity | Estimated cost | Per tonne a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL3Z | Operating | 4.7 Mtpa | $3.05 billion2,800,000,000 EUR as reported | $649 |
A unit with no cost reported is not shown, and the figures are never added across statuses. How the estimates compare is on project costs.
Location
Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal at 35.8045° N, 0.2410° W, with 9 tracked gas pipelines passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 35.8045° N, 0.2410° W
- Coordinate accuracy (GEM)
- exact
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Connected gas pipelines
Tracked pipelines whose route passes within 25 km of this terminal, or whose name matches it. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection.
| Pipeline | Status | Length | Capacity | Distance | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sougueur-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 104 km | — | 1 km | route proximity |
| Sougueur-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 110 km | — | 1 km | route proximity |
| Haoudh El Hamra-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 795 km | — | 1.1 km | route proximity |
| Medgaz Gas Pipeline | Operating | 210 km | 8 bcm/y | 1.1 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 513 km | 11.25 bcm/y | 1.7 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 509 km | 6.67 bcm/y | 2 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 507 km | 40.65 bcm/y | 2 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 511 km | 40.65 bcm/y | 2 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Arzew Gas Pipeline | Operating | 511 km | 40.65 bcm/y | 2 km | route proximity |
Vessels owned by the same companies
Ships in the tracker held by a company that also owns, operates or parents this terminal. A shared owner is not the same as a dedicated trade.
| Vessel | Via | Status | Capacity | Delivered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheikh Bouamama | Sonatrach SpA | Operating | 75,500 m³ | 2008 |
| Cheikh El Mokrani | Sonatrach SpA | Operating | 75,500 m³ | 2007 |
Exposed to chokepoints
Where cargoes from this terminal would normally pass a maritime chokepoint, by destination market.
| Destination | Chokepoints on the usual route | Alternative route |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Strait of GibraltarOnly for cargoes leaving the Mediterranean; intra-Mediterranean voyages pass no chokepoint. | — |
Routing is an editorial model of typical laden voyages, held in a hand-maintained lane table. It is not vessel tracking, and it does not account for diversions, canal draught limits, ice class or seasonal closures. See methodology, browse every chokepoint, or take the machine-readable exposure feed.
In the news
Recent headlines that name Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal. Matched by name, so it is approximate. Titles and links only; we store no article text.
Common questions
Generated from the same tracker fields as the tables above, so the two cannot disagree. Each answer stands on its own.
- Where is Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal?
- Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal is an LNG export terminal in Oran, Algeria. It is made up of 4 tracked trains and phases.
- Is Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal operating?
- Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal is operating, with its first tracked train starting in 1964.
- How much LNG can Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal handle?
- Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal has 20.8 Mtpa operating, equivalent to 28.3 bcm/y of gas a year in operation. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal?
- Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal is owned by Sonatrach SpA, and operated by Sonatrach SpA. Shares are as recorded in the current tracker release.
- Which maritime chokepoints do cargoes from Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal pass?
- Cargoes from Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal would normally pass Strait of Gibraltar. This is an editorial model of typical laden voyages by destination market, not vessel tracking, and any individual cargo may go another way.
- What pipelines connect to Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal?
- 9 tracked gas pipelines pass within 25 km of Arzew-Bethioua LNG Terminal. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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