VOL. XXXV

NO. 24

16-MARCH-1992

Algeria

Sonatrach Embarks on First International Exploration Bidding Round

Sonatrach has signed an agreement with the British geological consultativefirm, Integrated Exploration and Development Services Ltd. (IEDS), forassistance in the evaluation and promotion of exploration acreage that will beopened for bidding in Algeria's first international licensing round, scheduledfor mid-year. The first bidding round will include 19 blocks (see map overleaf)in three separate...