Africa · Northern
Key Facts
—The Core Agreement. On 11 April 2022, Sonatrach and Eni signed a deal in Algiers to boost gas flows through the TransMed pipeline to 9 billion cubic metres annually by 2023–24.
—Political Weight. The signing was witnessed by Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Italy’s then-Prime Minister Mario Draghi, signalling deep state backing.
—Strategic Rebalancing. The accord formed the cornerstone of Italy’s successful drive to replace Russian gas with North African supply after the invasion of Ukraine.
