Export terminal · Skikda, Algeria
Skikda LNG Terminal
Skikda LNG Terminal is an operating LNG export terminal in Skikda, Algeria. The tracker lists 7 tracked units with 4.5 Mtpa operating, the earliest starting in 1972. It is owned by Sonatrach SpA.
Operating
4.5 Mtpa
6.12 bcm/y · 1 unit
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | Retired | 1 | 1.36 | 1972 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| T20 | Retired | 1 | 1.36 | 1972 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| T30 | Retired | 1 | 1.36 | 1972 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| T40 | Retired | 1 | 1.36 | 1981 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| T5P | Retired | 1.25 | 1.7 | 1981 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| T6P | Retired | 1.25 | 1.7 | 1981 | — | Not reported | Sonatrach SpA [100%] |
| GL1K Rebuild | Operating | 4.5 | 6.12 | 2013 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL1K Rebuild | Operating | 4.5 Mtpa | $2.8 billion | $622 |
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
Skikda LNG Terminal at 36.8779° N, 6.9415° E, with 7 tracked gas pipelines passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 36.8779° N, 6.9415° E
- Coordinate accuracy (GEM)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassi R'Mel-Skikda Gas Pipeline | Operating | 575 km | 20.47 bcm/y | 0.5 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Skikda II Gas Pipeline | Operating | 575 km | 20.47 bcm/y | 0.5 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Skikda-El Kala Gas Pipeline | Operating | 432 km | 9 bcm/y | 0.5 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Skikda-El Kala Gas Pipeline | Operating | 267 km | — | 0.5 km | route proximity |
| Hassi R'Mel-Skikda-El Kala Gas Pipeline | Operating | 87 km | — | 0.5 km | route proximity |
| Skikda-Berrahal Gas Pipeline | Operating | 75 km | 0 bcm/y | — | name match |
| Skikda-Khroub Gas Pipeline | Operating | 92 km | 0 bcm/y | — | name match |
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 Skikda 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 Skikda LNG Terminal?
- Skikda LNG Terminal is an LNG export terminal in Skikda, Algeria. It is made up of 7 tracked trains and phases.
- Is Skikda LNG Terminal operating?
- Skikda LNG Terminal is operating, with its first tracked train starting in 1972.
- How much LNG can Skikda LNG Terminal handle?
- Skikda LNG Terminal has 4.5 Mtpa operating, equivalent to 6.12 bcm/y of gas a year in operation. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns Skikda LNG Terminal?
- Skikda 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 Skikda LNG Terminal pass?
- Cargoes from Skikda 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 Skikda LNG Terminal?
- 7 tracked gas pipelines pass within 25 km of Skikda LNG Terminal. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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