VOL. XLVI

No 19

12-May-2003

ALGERIA

Khene Replaces Khelil As Sonatrach CEO

Djamel Edine Khene has been nominated by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as the new CEO of Sonatrach, taking over the role from Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil, who has held the Sonatrach position alongside the ministerial portfolio since February 2001. Mr Khene was formerly Vice-President of Exploration and Production at Sonatrach and his position there will be taken by Mohamed Rafaa Babaghayou. Mr Khelil...