VOL. XLIV

No 33

13-August-2001

ALGERIA

AlgeriaAnd Spain To Build New Gas Pipeline And Power Link

Algeriaand Spain agreed on 31 July to build a new submarine gas pipeline andelectricity cable linking the two countries. Together we want to implementthese as soon as possible, Algerian oil minister Chakib Khelil told reportersin Madrid on 31 July. By creating a direct gas pipeline link between Algeriaand Spain, Moroccan transit fees of 7.5% will be avoided. Mr Khelil said thatthe new Algerian Energy...