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Rapport Annuel 2020 - en
Rapport Annuel 2020 - en
ANNUAL
REPORT
2020
Contents
1 2 6 7
PRESENTATION MANAGEMENT NEW
HSE
OF SONATRACH P 10 OF THE COVID-19 RESOURCES P 80
HEALTH, SAFETY AND
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT P 72
CRISIS P 14
3 4 8 9
PRESENTATION RESEARCH AND SOCIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF ACTIVITIES P 22 DEVELOPMENT P 58 AFFAIRS P 86 OF CONSOLIDATED
ACCOUNTS P 92
10
5
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
HUMAN
OF CORPORATE
RESOURCES P 64
ACCOUNTS P 134
SONATRACH / Rapport Annuel2020
Annual Report 2020
THE CHAIRMAN
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DU PRÉSIDENT
A Word from the CHAIRMAN
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The health crisis that has affected us to all the efforts made by the entire
all has been coupled with a global company team.
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economic crisis that has had a particular
effect on the energy sector, with crude In terms of the market, we have fully
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oil and natural gas prices falling to complied with the OPEC+ production
unprecedented levels, averaging 40% reduction measures, which have greatly
lower than in 2019.. contributed to the recovery of prices
since June 2020 and have enabled us to
In addition to this drop in prices, there close the year with an average of nearly
was an unprecedented 9% decline in 42 US dollars per barrel.
global demand for oil products.
At the operational level, and despite the
Since the beginning of this health difficulties and constraints encountered
crisis, SONATRACH has implemented during the year, we were able to exceed
prevention and protection measures the objectives set for the year 2020
to preserve the personnel’s health and in terms of exploration and reserve
safety, maintain the production tool and renewal, despite the reduction of the
pursue its development plan. investment budget by half compared to
2019.
The Company also had to respond to
adverse market conditions. We have In addition, the new facilities, especially
adapted our production and marketing gas facilities, which were received
plans while ensuring the uninterrupted in 2020, will allow us to continue to
supply of oil and gas to our customers. meet our commitments, both on the
We have also reduced our investments domestic market and with our foreign
and ensured a sustained effort to reduce customers, including the Tinhert field,
costs and foreign exchange expenses. the Hassi R’Mel Boosting for the South
Zone, the Hamra Boosting and the GR7
So many priorities that the company southwestern gas pipeline.
and its workers have managed to
handle in an exceptional and difficult We have pursued the company’s
situation and in compliance with health development plan through the launch
regulations. of the Bir Sbaa Phase II and Touat West
oilfields development projects and
« 2020 a singular
In this respect, I would like to pay projects to strengthen our hydrocarbon
tribute to all our workers and managers processing capacities such as the
who have shown a high sense of new Hassi Messaoud refinery and the
year in several
responsibility, spared no effort and renovation of the GL1Z and GL2Z gas
remained on the front line, at the level liquefaction complexes
of our facilities and projects, during
the entire period of the pandemic We have also made significant progress
respects » and continue to work actively for the
development of our company and the
in the maturation of structuring projects
like the development projects of
continuity of our activities. Touggourt and Ghardaia in own effort
and other projects planned in association
The results for the year 2020, although in the upstream and petrochemical.
impacted by this crisis, bear witness
Also, two (02) petrochemical projects are On another level, 2020 was a pivotal
in the phase of choosing the constructor year for global awareness of the planet’s
(MTBE Arzew and PDH/PP Turkey) and fragility.
two (02) others are in the phase of FEED In many ways, we recognize that the
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engineering studies (LAB Skikda and world has changed dramatically. The
PDH/ PP Arzew). energy transition is now a reality
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Members of the Executive Committee
Rachid ZERDANI
Vice President
Strategy, Planning
and Economy
Toufik HAKKAR
Madjid BENARAB
President and CEO Vice President
Finance
Mohamed
Fatiha NEFFAH SLIMANI
Vice President Vice President
Marketing Exploration –
Production
Fethi ARABI
Vice President Business
Amine MELAIKA Development & Marketing
Vice President
Pipeline
Transportation
Nasreddine
Batouche BOUTOUBA FATOUHI Azzedine DJOUABRI
Vice President Vice President Human Resources
Refining and Petrochemicals Liquefaction Executive Director
and Separation
ORGANIGRAMME
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CORPORATE AFFAIRS
ETHICS COMMITEE
MANAGEMENT
ORGANIGRAMME
MANAGEMENT and its adaptation to the difficult market
conditions.
OF THE COVID-19 Measures have been taken throughout
the year to save human and financial
HEALTH resources, ensure continued operation
of the hydrocarbon chain, pursue the
CRISIS development plan and optimize the
placement of oil and gas volumes in an
unfavorable market.
Ensuring the staff’s health and safety • Increased mobilization of own resources p ro d u c t i o n a n d ex p l o i t a t i o n a n d A special effort has been made to control
and recourse to national companies. by optimizing expenses related to foreign currency expenditure, enabling it to
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xceptional leave of absence for some of programs and projects to be launched.
be reduced by 40% compared with 2019, and
the staff, mainly vulnerable people. • Implementation of telecommuting and
use of video-conferencing for meetings by 53% compared with the 2020 forecast.
Thus, the investment and exploitation
• Massive screening campaign for COVID-19. and training. budgets for 2020 have been revised
downwards by 38% and 13% respectively.
• Isolation of people who are ill or likely to •R
e-scheduling of construction tasks and
have contracted the virus. activities.
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obilization and distribution of individual • Processing of administrative files via email.
collective means of prevention (Masks and
hydro alcoholic gel). •N
egotiate with contractors to implement
plans to address project backlogs.
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leaning and sanitization of accesses,
work areas, restaurants, parking lots and
elevators. Adapting sales to the market context
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imiting access to work sites and taking •p art of the natural gas volume
staff temperatures on entry. not taken by customers to the spot market
in liquefied form (5 million m3 LNG).
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emporary suspension of cultural and
educational activities. •M
aximizing the diesel fuel production,
allowing to meet the totality of the national
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everal communication and awareness market demand since March 2020.
campaigns on prevention measures and
barrier actions. • Optimization
of the refineries’ production
in order to maximize the production of
gasoline and diesel, to meet the national
Ensuring the continuity of operational market demand and limit Fuel oil imports.
activities
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xport of 620 000 tons of diesel and 93
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aintaining staff on site beyond the 000 tons of gasoline after an absence of
regulatory period and reorganizing work over a decade from the market.
rotations.
In addition, and taking into account the
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se of special flights to transport personnel significant drop in crude oil prices from the
to the sites and to supply emergency second quarter of 2020, SONATRACH has
equipment. revised its investment and operating budgets
through the prioritization of its expenses,
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estriction on the presence of expatriate retaining only those having an impact on the
personnel at production sites.
• G as pipeline renovation GG1 / section • Compliance with crude oil production quotas following the OPEC+ agreement.
aggregates in figures (M’Djedel - Bordj Menail).
• Replacement of OB1 oil pipeline / section • Decrease in demand for natural gas from foreign customers.
(M’Sila – Oued Ghir).
Réception GPL
Reserve renewal rate : 117%
Condensate Condensat
-6% -6%
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ontribution of 175 million TOE in recoverable Fuel oils : Stopping imports 5% LPG5% GPL
187 187 176 176 5% 5%
reserves. Crude Oil Pétrole Brut
Millions TOE
24% 24%
Millions TEP
• Stopping
imports of diesel in March 47 47
New production starts : 05 projets gaziers. 2020 and gasoline in August 2020. 41 41
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ignature of a Memorandum of Understanding
Reinforcement of pipelines : laying of (MoU) with Eni, Cepsa and Wintershall Production Production Production Production RÉPARTITION
DISTRIBUTION BY PRODUCTPAR PRODUIT
in own effort en association
en effort propre in association
344 Km. Dea, aiming at identifying opportunities
for joint investment in the exploration and
production of hydrocarbons in Algeria and
internationally.
Production of refineries
Naphta Naphta
+7% +7% 27% 27%
Millions Tonnes
Millions Tons
28 Kerojet
28 4% Kéro J
4%
26 Others
26 3% A
Fuel Oil
21% Fuel
21%
Diesel Fuel
34%
2019 2020 Ga
3
2019 2020 Gasoline
11%
Essences
11%
DISTRIBUTION BY PRODUCT
-81%
4,4 Condensat
3%
Millions Tons
Produits Raffinés
22%
0,9
Pétrole Brut
2019 2020 12%
RÉPARTITION PAR
Marketed production
•Compliance with crude oil production quotas following the OPEC+ agreement. Investments
•Decline in demand from foreign customers for natural gas.
• 64% of investments carried out in Dinars.
Volume of sales
3%
7%
-7% 8,2
150 PT LQS
140 3% 2% RPC
3% Head Office
Millions TOE
60 LNG 3%
Refined products -30%
59 10%
22% 5,7
0,9
90
81
Natural Gas
Crude Oil
48%
2019 2020 12%
E-P
89%
2019 2020
2019 2020
Exports Domestic market DISTRIBUTION BY PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION BY SEGMENT
THE CHAIRMAN
DU PRÉSIDENT
Exploration-Production
MOT FROM
Activity
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The Exploration-Production activity covers
prospecting, research, development and
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exploitation of oil and gas deposits.
Ensuring the country’s long-term energy The assets of SONATRACH and its partners
• 18 production sharing contracts. These contracts are operated in association
security and contributing to its development in Algeria at the end of 2020 are summarized
with 23 partners of 17 nationalities.
as follows :
• 02 contracts of participation type. These partnerships constitute a wealth
The deposit development and exploitation for the sharing of know-how and cultural
are part of a long-term vision focused on the •0
7 contracts concluded under the diversity.
country’s energy security and contribution In own effort activities
modified and completed law (05-07). The list of SONATRACH partners and their
to its development and the well-being of its nationalities is given below :
citizens. In own effort activities include :
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7 exploration contracts in force and
The deposit production level is determined
14 contracts in the process of obtaining Partner Nationality
on the basis of extraction rates allowing an
concessions, covering an area of more than
optimal conservation of the deposits.
300 000 km2. Anadarko (Western) USA USA
BP
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8 exploration authorizations, covering UK
Appreciable potential of production, of Neptune Energy
more than 250 000 km2.
reserves to be mobilized and of resources
Edison
to be highlighted • 134 operating perimeters in production. Italy
Eni
The national mining area, of more than 1.5 • More than 5 500 wells. Cepsa
million Km2, presents a geological interest Spain
Repsol
and an important potential of resources, as •A
collection and service network of more
well in the conventional, the non-conventional CNOOC
than 21 000 km.
and the offshore. CNPC China
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400 static equipment and 3 700 rotating Sinopec
SONATRACH considers partnership as a machines.
strategic axis allowing to enlarge the level of DEA Germany
investment, to share the risks and to access The management of production operations is FCP Canada
to the necessary technology to discover and organized in 10 regions, the most important
mobilize new reserves. Gazprom
of which are Hassi R’Mel and Rhourde Nouss Russia
for gas and Hassi Messaoud for crude oil. Rosneft
The new Hydrocarbons Law 19-13 offers
TOTAL France
SONATRACH the flexibility to attract new
partners capable of providing the financing Activities in association BHPBilliton Australia
and technology necessary to ensure the Pertamina Indonesia
maximization of our hydrocarbon resource The activities in association are governed by
Petroceltic Ireland
value over the long term. thirty-one (31) contracts, four (04) of which
are in the exploration phase and twenty-seven PTTEP Thailand
On the production side, SONATRACH and (27) in the development & exploitation phase. PVEP Vietnam
its partners operating in Algeria possess
significant hydrocarbon extraction, processing Equinor Norway
The exploration contracts concern the El
and shipping capacities that offer great Assel perimeter with Gazprom, and the Sif Teikoku Japan
flexibility to take on new volumes without Fatima II, Ourhoud II and Zemlet El Arbi Numhyd Tunisia
major additional investments. perimeters with Eni.
Contracts in development and exploitation phase include 112 fields, of which 34 are
Out of the twenty-seven (27) contracts in in development phase and 78 in exploitation phase.
development & exploitation phase, there are :
Development Drilling The details of the production in own effort and in association are as follows :
Activity Volume Drilled meter 321 003 499 595 Crude oil 106 tons 26,0 28,7
Own effort 272 517 403 220 Condensate 106 tons 6,3 6,3
Drilling (number of wells) 119 185 Natural gas 109 m3 100,6 102,8
Association 14 30
The initial development drilling program for and service companies. Thus, 119 wells were Primary production of hydrocarbons
2020 2019
the year 2020 has been revised downwards, drilled by SONATRACH and its partners, In association
taking into account the unfavorable market down 36% compared to 2019.
situation and the impact of the health crisis Crude oil 106 tons 16,4 19,6
on the mobilization of drilling contractors Condensate 106 tons 1,5 1,9
Primary production of hydrocarbons LPG 106 tons 1,5 1,8
Total primary production in 2020 amounted • -0.5 million TOE of Condensate and LPG,
to 176 million TOE, down by almost 11 million due to lower production of associated
TOE compared to 2019. This decrease is gas in oil fields whose production has
explained by : been reduced in compliance with the
OPEC quota.
• - 6 million TOE of crude oil, following
compliance with the OPEC quota. • -4 million TOE of natural gas reduced due
to lack of offtake from foreign customers.
Investments The launch of the following development • Gassi Touil perimeter on Gassi Touil,
projects : with a production capacity of 5 million
m3/d of gas.
Investissement (Millions US$ Équivalent) 2020 2019 • Bir Sbaa oil field phase II, operated in
association with PVEP/PTTEP, allowing
Exploration 686 1 411 the treatment of an additional capacity • Isarène, with a production capacity of 10
of 20 000 barrels/day of oil. million m3/d of gas.
Own effort 656 1 230
Association 30 181 •T
FT South, with a production capacity
• Touat Ouest phase II oil field, with a of 3 million m3/d of gas.
Deposit development 4 353 5 893
capacity of 6 500 barrels/day of oil.
Own effort 3 403 4 355
Oil deposits
Association 950 1 538 • Gathering network of the gas fields of
the South-West of Hassi Mouina and Hassi •H
assi Bir Rekaiz, with a production
Technical support 17 19 Ba Hamou, with a capacity of 11 million capacity of 13 000 b/d of oil.
TOTAL 5 056 7 324 m3/d of gas.
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hourde Chegga, with a production
Investments in the Exploration & Production The start of production of the following Continuing of the development effort of capacity of 14 000 b/d of oil.
segment accounted for the bulk of the gas fields : the following deposits :
investments made in 2020 (89% of the total),
with a level of US$ 5.1 billion equivalent, • Tinhert / Lot Ohanet First gas, with a Gas fields •T
ouggourt, with a production capacity
broken down as follows: production capacity of 10 million m3/d of of 100 000 b/d of oil.
gas. •T
inhert / Lot Alrar, with a production
• In own effort: US$ 4.1 billion equivalent. capacity of 14 million m3/d of gas.
• Periphery Gassi Touil on Rhourde Nouss,
• In association: US$ 1.0 billion equivalent. with a production capacity of 7 million
m3/d of gas.
This level is down 31% compared to 2019,
• MLSE satellites, with a production capacity
following the downward revision of projects
of 4 million m3/d of gas.
and programs related to drilling and field
development, mainly due to the drastic • Hassi R’Mel Phase III Southern Gas Boosting
drop in the price of oil and the containment Station, to maintain the production plateau
measures related to the health crisis that of the largest gas field in Algeria and Africa.
impacted the progress of projects.
• Hamra phase I gas boosting station,
Despite the impacts of the health crisis, allowing to maintain the production plateau
SONATRACH has pursued its development of the deposit.
plan during the year 2020 aiming mainly
at mobilizing new hydrocarbon reserves,
especially gas reserves, through :
Pipeline
Transport The Pipeline Transportation activity covers a
network of oil and gas pipelines with a total
length of more than 22 000 km, enabling the
Activity evacuation of hydrocarbon products from
fields in the South to storage and consumption
centers in the North, under optimal conditions
of safety, cost and quality.
Southern network 73 80
The quantities transported on the Northern network by product are as follows: Investments
Transport sur le réseau Nord 2020 2019
Investment 2020 2019
Crude oil 106 tons 40,9 46,6 (Million US$ Equivalent)
Development 80 291
Condensate 106 tons 7,6 8,2
Renovation 12 56
LPG 10 tons
6
7,2 7,6 Others 69 113
Natural gas 109 m3 83,2 88,1 TOTAL 160 460
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as pipeline (PS4/GR5 - Adrar) 28», 110
km long, for Sonelgaz in order to supply
the axis
THE CHAIRMAN
DU PRÉSIDENT
Liquefaction & Separation The Liquefaction and Separation segment
encompasses natural gas liquefaction and
MOT FROM
LPG separation into propane and butane.
Activity
WORD
These activities are carried out through four
LNG complexes with a design production
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capacity of 56 million m3 LNG per year
and two LPG complexes with a design
separation capacity of 10.4 million tons
per year.
A strategic tool which allows the company strategic tool for Algeria, allowing a better
to benefit from the flexibility of gas export development of gas and flexibility in terms For the separation of LPG, two complexes are in operation to supply the domestic
between pipelines and LNG and to seize of exports. market and foreign customers with propane and butane :
the opportunities offered by the market
The current gas liquefaction asset is
Since the commissioning of the first LNG composed of the following 04 complexes :
GP1Z (Mers El Hadjadj) GP2Z (Arzew)
complex in Arzew in 1964, the first in
the world, the LNG industry has been a Commissioning 1983 Commissioning 1973
Capacity (In million tons) 9 Capacity (In million tons) 1,4
GL1Z (Bethioua)
Commissioning 1977
Capacity (millions m3 LNG) 17,56
2020 Achievements
• Propane production: 4.1 million tons
GL2Z (Bethioua) The main achievements, in 2020,
of the liquefaction and separation • Butane production: 3.2 million tons
Commissioning 1981 activity are as follows :
Capacity (millions m3 LNG) 17,82 • Investment: US$ 122 million equivalent
• LNG production: 23.1 million m3 LNG
GL3Z (Bethioua)
Commissioning 2014
Natural gas liquefaction
Capacity (millions m3 LNG) 10,5
LNG complex production in 2020 reached LNG prices, particularly during the second LPG Separation
23.1 million m3 LNG, down 15% compared quarter of 2020.
to 2019.
LPG Production (106 tons) 2020 2019
This decrease is mainly due to unfavorable The breakdown of production by complex
GP1Z 5,6 6,0
market conditions in 2020 and historically low is as follows:
GP2Z 1,4 1,4
GL3Z 7,2 8,9 The amount of LPG from GP1Z and GP2Z complexes and LNG complexes in 2020
reached 7.3 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2019.
GL1K 4,1 7,9
Investments
Investment
2020 2019
(Million US$ equivalent)
Development 89 74
Others 0,3 1
THE CHAIRMAN
DU PRÉSIDENT
Refining & Petrochemicals
MOT FROM
Activity This business segment covers the refining
and processing of hydrocarbons in order
WORD
to provide the national and international
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markets with petroleum and petrochemical
products that meet the required quality
specifications.
Meeting the domestic market’s needs for In terms of petrochemicals, the production tool aims to enhance the value of
petroleum and petrochemical products hydrocarbon products through the two complexes operated in own effort :
and generating export value
CP1Z (Arzew) CP2K (Skikda)
During the last decade, SONATRACH has
undertaken a major investment program at Commissioning 1976/78 Commissioning 2005
the three refineries of Skikda, Arzew and Capacity (In thousand Tons) 124 Capacity (In thousand Tons) 130
Algiers, in order to renovate and modernize
their facilities and optimize the production
of fuels. These investments have allowed SONATRACH also operates other petrochemical complexes in partnership for the
today to meet the needs of the domestic
production mainly of ammonia and urea, helium and nitrogen.
market up to 15 million tons per year and
to export nearly 15 million tons per year of
refined products.
Achievements in 2020
The main achievements of the refining and • Production of petrochemicals: 115 000 tons.
petrochemicals activity in 2020, in own effort,
RA1K (Skikda) RA1Z (Arzew) are as follows: • Investment: US$ 150 million equivalent
Commissioning 1980 Commissioning 1973
Capacity (In million tons) 16,5 Capacity (In million tons) 3,75 • Refinery production: 28 million tons.
Refinery processing
Petrochemicals
CP2K Complex 3 14
Refinery Production
HDPE 3 14
Refinery Production
2020 2019
(in million tons)
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o continue FEED studies for the •F
inalization of FEED studies relating
construction of a fuel oil cracking to the construction of a polypropylene
unit at the Skikda refinery, in order production complex in Turkey, in
to maximize the production of white partnership with Rönesans, with a
products (naphtha, kerosene and diesel capacity of 450 000 tons per year.
fuel).
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ontinuing discussions and feasibility
As to petrochemicals studies with potential partners on world-
scale projects to develop oil products
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inalization of the FEED studies for for the production of commodity
the construction project of an MTBE polymers
(Methyl Tert Butyl Ether) production
unit in Arzew, with a capacity of 200
000 tons per year, allowing to meet
the refineries’ needs in MTBE.
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ontinuation of the FEED studies of
the construction of a LAB (Linear Alkyl
Benzen) production unit in Skikda,
with a capacity of 100 000 tons per
annum,allowing the development of
Kerosene to supply the LAB detergent
industry.
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ontinuation of FEED studies relating
to the construction of a polypropylene
production complex in Arzew, in
partnership with TOTAL, with a capacity
The investments made in 2020 in the Thus, it has been decided : of 550 000 tons per year, allowing
Refining and Petrochemicals segment the recovery of propane from the LPG
amount to US$ 150 million equivalent, i.e. In terms of refining separation complexes of Arzew by
3% of total investments. hydrogenation for the production of
• Commissioning the last units of the polypropylene, a thermoplastic used in
The effort in refining and petrochemicals refinery of Algiers, within the framework almost all sectors and in particular in
aims essentially at: of the program of its renovation and the packaging, automotive, household
modernization, allowing to increase the appliances, sanitary and textile
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ptimizing the operation of the units and production of gasoline of more than 1 million industries.
the related investments in order to satisfy ton.
the totality of the current and future needs
of the national market in petroleum and •T
o launch the realization of a new crude
petrochemical products. oil refinery in Hassi Messaoud, with a
processing capacity of 5 million tons per
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etting up an industry of transformation year, allowing to bring the refining capacity
of hydrocarbons by concentrating on the in Algeria to 35 million tons per year.
development of the local loads and by
leaning on the partnership.
THE CHAIRMAN
DU PRÉSIDENT
Marketing
MOT FROM
Activity
WORD
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The Marketing activity is in charge of
supplying the domestic market with oil and
gas products, and marketing and upgrading
primary and processed hydrocarbons
internationally.
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Securing traditional markets and accessing sales capacities and placing on the domestic
new markets and international markets products that meet From the second half of 2020, the partial
quality requirements and environmental deconfinement measures and the gradual
Due to its proximity to the European market, challenges, particularly those related to the recovery of economic and social activity
the flexibility of its export routes, especially reduction of the carbon footprint. have allowed demand to be readjusted
for gas, the fleet of ships at its disposal and and prices to be maintained at levels
the sustained investment effort throughout Sonatrach is also attentive to the conditions around US$40-45/bbl.
the hydrocarbon chain, Sonatrach enjoys and prospects of the oil and gas market
the quality of a secure, reliable and quality and aims to maintain quality relationships At the end of the year, the announcement
supplier. with its customers and to meet their needs of an anti-COVID-19 vaccine and the US
by developing flexible and adapted offers. presidential elections helped to improve
The company’s medium-term development oil prices, which hovered around US$ 50/
program aims at strengthening Sonatrach’ bbl during December.
The first quarter of 2020 saw a supply/ In view of this situation, a new OPEC+ • Value of exports: US$ 20 billion
demand imbalance in crude oil, due meeting was held on April 12, 2020 during
particularly to a record increase in US which a decision was made to extract 9.7 • Average price of Sahara Blend: $41.9/bbl
production, which reached 12.3 million million barrels per day from the market as
barrels per day. The supply was established of May 1, 2020. This decision has resulted
100.77 million barrels/day against a demand in a gradual recovery of oil prices.
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Exports The volume of sales on the national in economic activity generated by the
market reached 59 million TOE, down containment measures taken to fight
1% compared to 2019. the Covid-19 pandemic.
Volume of Exports 2020 2019
This decline was favored by the decrease
Crude oil 106 tons 16,7 22,2
in natural gas consumption due to the
Condensate 106 tons 3,3 4,4 mild weather and also the recession
Others 7 3
Volume of sales on The achievements in 2020 are down by enacted by the authorities in the fight
2020 2019 81% compared to 2019, totaling a volume against COVID-19 and on the other hand,
the domestic market
of 0.9 million tons against 4.4 million to the increase in production of refineries,
Refined products 106 tons 12,9 12,0 tons in 2019. including the refinery of Algiers whose
production recorded an increase of 1.6
LPG 106 tons 2,4 2,4 This significant drop in imports is due, million tons compared to 2019 as well
on the one hand, to the decline in as the good performance of the units
Natural gas 109 m3 44,8 46,1 consumption favored by the confinement of the refinery of Skikda.
measures and the limitation of movements
Total 106 TOE 59,2 59,5
THE CHAIRMAN
DU PRÉSIDENT
The Central Research and Development
Research & Central Management plays a key role
in Sonatrach’s development across
MOT FROM
the entire oil and gas value chain. It
Development is responsible for promoting applied
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research and the development of
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innovative, efficient and environmentally
friendly technologies and processes
in all of the Group’s businesses. The
Central Research and Development
Central Management is also responsible
for implementing industrial processes
that promote energy savings and cost
reduction. Its master plan is in line with
the Company’s strategy of sustainable
development and corporate social
responsibility.
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he signature of several partnership
agreements with universities and
schools including a cooperation
dimension in the field of research and
development, and in particular with
the Polytechnic Military School.
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he participation in the implementation
of national projects of Research
with the General Directorate of
Scientific Research and Technological
Development (DGRSDT) in the energy
security component.
THE CHAIRMAN
Sonatrach places the development of
human capital at the heart of its strategy.
DU PRÉSIDENT
Within the framework of its development
Human plan, and in order to meet its needs
in qualified personnel, the national
MOT FROM
Resources company places the management of
human resources very high on its list of
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priorities.
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In order to attract the best talents
and skills, the national company offers
attractive career opportunities in the
wide range of professions that the
company has today.
Ta r g e t e d t r a i n i n g c o u r s e s a n d
professional situations are part of this
skills development system.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Company. Breaking with the traditional
modes of human resources management,
Transformation this «structuring» project advocates a
qualitative transformation which will allow
Project (TRH), a turning to optimize the career management of the
HUMAN RESOURCES
Employment
HIRING THROUGH A PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE BY FUNCTION
of the workforce
386
seniority of 11 years.
17% 16%
13%
20% 18%
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he female workforce increased from 8
3 928
63% 66% 79%
The year 2020 closed with an overall
2 453
1273 1664
2 824
886 agents in 2019 to 9 222 agents in 1538
workforce of 66 697 agents, up 3.4% from 2020, i.e. an increase of 3.8%. 734 15%
2019.
2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020
early 33% of this workforce is employed
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rom 53 443 agents in 2019, the in core business functions, compared with Executives Supervisory Execution
permanent workforce increased to 55,816 31% in 2019. Management Core Business Function Back-Office Function Support Fonction
agents in 2020.
23 042 24 893
53 443
51 445
65%
Senior Executives Executives Supervisory Execution Core Business Function Back-Office Function Support Function
Management
HUMAN RESOURCES
Training
MEN/ DAYS BY FIELD
STAFF TRAINED BY VIRTUE OF A
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYABILITY
AGREEMENT
The training effort has mainly targeted A scale of priorities that reveals the desire
the executive population (66%) and to optimize the production tool while +0,5%
18 268 -3,6% 11 377
351
the supervisory management (32%). 949
achieving the objectives of excellence in 8 479 106 637 93 309
430 951
the core businesses. -52% -71%
following areas: Industrial Maintenance
415 640
23 752
23 635
237 4 530
121 535
3 737 36 587
11 363
14 805 13 479 306 046 310 954
Oil & Gas (14%),Management (8%)... 7 389 80 418
5
Executives Supervisory Execution
Management Core Business Function Back-Office Function Support Fonction
Languages 5,8%
(4%), Communication (4%), Legal (3%).
Communication 3,9%
Legal 3,2%
ICT 2,4%
THE CHAIRMAN
The main missions of the Health, Safety
and Environment, Central Management
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HSE are to ensure effective risk management,
personal health and safety, environmental
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protection and the integrity of facilities
Health, Safety and assets.
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As a leading energy player and a driving of partner companies and subcontractors audits/inspections of open sites at the
force of the national economic development, working on its sites. various sites.
Sonatrach reaffirms more than ever, in 2020,
its clear will to reach and respect the best
standards and performances in terms of HSE This system is accompanied by a range of - Road risk prevention
policy (Environmental, Health and Safety other measures regarding the regulatory
Protection). compliance of hydrocarbon installations and
In order to reinforce the prevention of road
structures, the management of occupational
This commitment is reflected in a strategy diseases, the prevention of road risks, etc… risk, Sonatrach has a road safety procedure,
based on three performance levers or aiming at reducing accidents related to road
fundamental values: Human Resources, risk. Sonatrach has been monitoring for
Communication and Transparency. Accident prevention at the workplace
several years the number of road accidents
In the general declaration of HSE policy, The progress made over the last few years, involving its personnel and the personnel
adopted on April 16, 2021, Sonatrach recalls particularly during the year 2020, is due to of external companies. The 39% reduction
its commitments in this field and underlines, the constant efforts made in the area of health
in the number of traffic-related accidents
in particular, its determination to: and safety of people, and notably regarding:
between 2016 and 2020 is proof of the
• Give priority to the health and safety of •T
he implementation of regularly audited efforts made.
workers, as well as to the protection of the HSE guidelines.
Environment.
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he priority given to accidents at the - Management of experience feedback
• Ensure the safety of its assets and to make workplace when drawing up HSE training
sure that all the risk control devices are plans, through the choice of targeted Sonatrach has implemented a process of
constantly functional and efficient. topics: defensive driving, wearing personal
analysis of accidental events that can, if
protective equipment, and high-risk work.
• Involve all its employees in risk management. necessary, give rise to an alert through
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eneral safety training and awareness aimed a bulletin called «Safety Alert» to share
• Comply with HSE legal and regulatory at all levels of the supervisory staff.
the lessons learned from accidents and
requirements wherever it operates.
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he introduction of HSE objectives in the incidents recorded.
• Ensure that no project is launched before remuneration system.
assessing its environmental impacts
- The crisis and emergency management
and social acceptability, and implement
appropriate measures throughout its life - Deployment of the Work Permit System system ‘ICS’
cycle.
In order to reinforce the prevention of Sonatrach relies on a crisis and emergency
• Reduce its carbon footprint. accidental risk, Sonatrach has deployed the
work permit system. The requirements of management system that requires regular
the work permit system are updated and review, testing and upgrading of intervention
Priority to the workers’ health and safety audited regularly. plans through exercises.
In 2020, more than 2 100 simulation
Sonatrach puts the health of its employees -
A p p l i c a t i o n o f H S E s t a n d a rd s to
at the heart of its managerial priorities. This subcontractors exercises were carried out by Sonatrach’s
choice is reflected in an HSE policy based operational structures.
on a strong commitment to safeguarding HSE commitments are imposed on external
the health of workers through a system of companies and subcontractors. This measure
accident prevention at the workplace that is implemented through qualification and
targets both Sonatrach personnel and that selection processes for companies during
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egulatory compliance of hydrocarbon -
I mplementation of a system for the
facilities and structures evaluation of professional risks
• The severity rate (SR) is down 29% to 0.12. Severity rate (SR) 0,12 0,16
Environmental protection
Along with health and safety, Sonatrach’s HSE It is a synthesis of the elements of a «Pre-
policy makes respect for the environment diagnosis of environmental management
a strategic priority. It states the company’s and sustainable development at the level of
commitment to ensure, in particular: operational sites» at the level of Sonatrach
activities.
• That no project is launched before
assessing its environmental impacts and The study is focused on the following The analysis of the results has allowed Agency for the Rationalization of Energy
social acceptability aspects: to establish Sonatrach’s environmental Use (APRUE) has allowed to systematize
strategy and to design the environmental the conduct of Energy Audits, to generalize
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dopt best industry practices and • General information on the site. program for the year 2030, based on the the launch of energy saving programs, as
implement appropriate measures for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), well as the certification of 04 operational
efficient and optimal use. •O
rganization and compliance with with a particular attention to the reduction sites of the Exploration-Production Activity
environmental regulations. of the use of natural resources and to the (E&P), to the energy management system,
• Reduce its carbon footprint. reduction of discharges by introducing the according to the international standard
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anagement of environmental principles of the circular economy in the ISO50001.
communication with stakeholders. process of management of the Company’s
Work and studies Environment.
• Management of environmental self-control. During the same year, priority was given
to strengthening and improving the
In 2020, the Central HSE Department •M
anagement of resources and discharges Climate and greenhouse gas (GHG) transparency framework of climate action,
drew up a diagnosis of environmental and (water, energy, natural environments, emission management through the launch of the GHG Inventory
sustainable development management. discharges: liquid, solid and atmospheric). Being aware of the issues related to System up to the site level in accordance
climate change and its impacts on the w i t h S o n a t ra c h ’s G H G I nve n to r y
Company, Sonatrach has, for many years, Repository, and the implementation of
taken actions to reduce its greenhouse gas the Mitigation Measurement, Reporting
emissions. The first levers of intervention and Verification (MRV) system which will
have been the reduction of flared gas allow the identification and quantification
volumes and the improvement of energy of all significant mitigation actions and
efficiency, which have respectively enabled the estimation of avoided GHG gains
the company to achieve a gas recovery (elaboration of Sonatrach’s Mitigation
rate of 97% and to implement energy use MRV repository).
management programs at its operational
sites.
This initiative has allowed the conduct of
a strategic planning for the reduction of
During the year 2020, the renewal of the Sonatrach’s carbon footprint by 2030.
framework agreement with the National
THE CHAIRMAN
commitment to the energy transition, through
the development of renewable energies, in
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particular solar energy, and the development
New of gas resources, energy of the energy
transition par excellence, through offshore
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Resources and non-conventional resources.
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The objective is twofold: on the one hand,
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to develop the capacity of electricity
generation from renewable energies, including
photovoltaic to save quantities of gas that
would have been consumed for the production
of electricity, and on the other hand, to expand
the Algerian exploration field in order to renew
our gas reserves.
I. RENEWABLE ENERGIES the orders of authorization to enter the 3. Other opportunities • I dentification of new avenues of
sites to carry out the pre-feasibility studies collaboration with foreign partners in
(topographic and geotechnical studies). •D
iscussions on the investment opportunity the context of energy transition (Green
NEW RESOURCES
SONATRACH is fully involved in the national
policy for the development of renewable in the Menzel Ledjmet East (MLE) solar Hydrogen, Circular Economy, Biorefinery/
energies and considers this option as one •P
reliminary study of connection to the national power plant, in partnership with ENI. Biofuels, Power to X)
of the pillars to guarantee the future energy network carried out by the Operator System
security of the country and to meet the (OS).
climate challenges, including the reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions. •E
laboration of an economic model for the
implementation of solar photovoltaic power
SONATRACH’s actions in this field are based on plants in the wilayas of Laghouat and El Oued.
two programs for the realization of photovoltaic II. OFFSHORE •S
ummary of the work carried out within
solar power plants as well as the identification the framework of the OAZE exploration
of other projects within the framework of the 2. Solarization of Sonatrach’s industrial sites Within the framework of the memoranda authorization.
energy transition: (1.3 GW Program) of understanding signed by Sonatrach with
two partners, ENI and Total, and following •R
enewal of the OAZE perimeter exploration
Sonatrach is already committed to developing the prospecting authorizations granted by authorization granted by ALNAFT from
1. Sonatrach’s contribution to the National the energy mix by equipping its industrial oil ALNAFT, the main works carried out during December 25, 2020 for 2 years.
Renewable Energy Program and gas production sites with solar power the year 2020 are:
plants, with an estimated potential of 1.3 GW. OAZO (SH-TOTAL-ENI) TOTAL Operator
Sonatrach has been mandated to carry out a OAZE (SH-ENI-TOTAL) Operator ENI
program of large-scale photovoltaic solar power Actions carried out •W
orkshop on the follow-up of the exploration
plants connected to the national electrical grid. •F
inalization of 3D & 2D seismic and gravi- works progress in partnership with ENI and
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ignature of a new MoU with ENI in April magnetometry data processing. Total on the OAZE perimeter.
Actions taken 2020, for the realization of renewable energy
projects in Sonatrach’s sites operated in •W
orkshop on the follow-up of the progress •E
xpiry of the exploration authorization
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he designation of Sonatrach as the association of the exploration works in partnership with (OAZE) in December 2020.
executing agency of the project to support ENI and Total on the OAZE perimeter.
the development of Renewable Energies in •E
laboration of a technical pre-feasibility study •S
ummary of the work carried out within
Algeria, piloted by the Ministry of Energy and economic evaluation of the extension •E
xpiry of the exploration authorization the framework of the OAZE exploration
Transition and Renewable Energies (MTEER) project of the BirRebaa North (BRN) solar (OAZE) in December 2020. authorization.
and financed up to 1 million US$ by the African power plant, already in service:
Development Bank (ADB) - the Sustainable •A
pplication for renewal of the Offshore Algeria •T
he exploration permit for the OAZO
Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). East Zone (OAZE) exploration authorization. perimeter expired on December 24, 2020
- Technical aspect : Collection and analysis and has not been renewed.
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igning in December 2020, of the letter of of technical data, including: connection point,
agreement for the ADB technical assistance busbar, transformer, tripping, storage, PMS and
project. frequency disturbance of the BRN PV plant. III. Assessment studies of non-conventional resources
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series of site visits has been initiated in - Economic aspect : Collection and analysis As part of the mobilization of new hydrocarbon SONATRACH’s actions in this regard mainly
2019 for the selection of eligible sites. 6 sites of economic data and development of an resources, notably natural gas, an energy that concern the assessment of non-conventional
were shortlisted of which 03 were identified economic model for the BRN solar PV plant should play a major role in the energy transition, plays, seismic inversion studies and
as a priority. expansion project as well as identification of SONATRACH carries out studies to evaluate environmental impact studies.
cost reduction opportunities for future projects. the potential of non-conventional resources
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ranting by the Directorate of Energy of in the Algerian mining sector.
the Wilayas of Laghouat, Biskra, Msila of
Sonatrach has always attached great importance
to the well-being of its employees. Driven by a
Social concern for ethics and fairness, the handling of
social issues follows a long tradition within the
Affairs
national company.
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he management of the Social Affairs budget,
funds and assets.
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he implementation of policies, procedures and
working methods in the area of social action and
protection.
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he implementation of policies, and procedures
in the field of occupational health.
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he promotion of actions for the protection of
the health of workers and their dependents.
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he participation in the elaboration of policies and
procedures in the field of occupational health as
well as their implementation.
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he development of sociocultural and sports
activities.
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he development of leisure and educational
activities for children.
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
devices for the laboratory.
in the workplace the COVID-19
- In Hassi R’Mel Region: acquisition,
pandemic installation and commissioning of medical
analysis laboratory equipment
The services offered by the Social Affairs
In 2020, the Health activity was marked
Management include occupational and by major efforts to fight the COVID-19 - In Algiers Region: acquisition of medical
social medicine for the benefit of the pandemic, in particular through preventive analysis laboratory equipment.
Group’s employees and retirees, as well measures aimed at preventing the spread
as their families. of this virus within the Company. - In Béjaïa Region : acquisition of medical
equipment
As part of this effort, medical equipment,
Occupational medicine centers (OMC)
particularly laboratory equipment, was - In Boumerdès Region: acquisition of
cover all the regions where Sonatrach laboratory equipment.
purchased in 2020 for the following Social
is present through its economic and Affairs structures:
industrial activities. The doctors working - In Arzew Region: acquisition of laboratory
in these centers are trained in the risks equipment.
of occupational accidents in the energy
industry.
In terms of •A
nnual assistance to the families of
deceased agents.
social protection • Financial aid for social cases.
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nationally and in several countries abroad.
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The consolidation scope comprises 414
Financial accounting units representing the parent
company Sonatrach, a joint-stock company,
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Report on the and 117 entities, of which 70 are fully
consolidated and 48 are accounted for by
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the equity method. Of the 117 subsidiaries
Consolidated
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and affiliates, 43 are located abroad, mainly
in Europe.
Financial
All the entities of the consolidation scope
Statements generated a consolidated turnover of about
DZD 3 980 445 million for the financial
year 2020, 72%of which was generated
by the parent company Sonatrach.
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he accounting principles generally 1.3. Consolidation principles
accepted in Algeria, in particular with
the law 07-11 dated 25 November 2007. 1.3.1 Consolidation methods
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he Ministerial Order of July 26, 2008 The Ministry of Finance decree of July 26,
setting out the rules for the presentation 2008 defines the consolidation methods:
of financial statements, valuation and
accounting. •E
xclusively controlled companies (direct
or indirect holding of the Group > 50%)
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tandards specific to the hydrocarbons are fully consolidated.
sector (Law 05-07 of 28 April 2005).
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ompanies in which the Group has a
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he valuation and operating rules applied direct or indirect influence (< or = 50%)
to the individual financial statements. are accounted for by the Equity Method.
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rticle 732 bis 4 of the Commercial
Code relating to the presentation of 1.3.2 Group threshold criteria
consolidated accounts.
The threshold for the inclusion of
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rt. 24 of the law 10-01 relating to the subsidiaries and affiliates in the scope of
professions of chartered accountant consolidation is determined each year in
and statutory auditor. accordance with the rules of consolidation,
and depending on the size of the entity
to be consolidated (sales, earnings and
1.1. Consolidation period balance sheet total) or where the parent
company exercises direct and strategic
The financial year covers a period of 12 influence over the investment.
months from January 1 to December 31 of
each year.
3.1.3. Tangible fixed assets In addition, the fixed and complex 3.1.4. Fixed assets in progress
production equipment represents 74.16%
Net tangible fixed assets increased by of tangible fixed assets. The level of fixed assets in progress was almost stable compared to financial year
DZD 61 848 million, i.e. 1.63% compared 2019, they are as follows:
to the previous year. Net tangible fixed assets, by entity are
as follows:
Reversal
Operating of Translation Other
Reclassi-
(In millions of DZD) 2019 allowances operating adjusment variations 2020
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 Increase Decrease
provi-
fication
3.1.5. Financial fixed assets the equity method increased by 83.77% 3.2. Current assets DZD 796 506 million for financial year
following the integration of new entities, 2020, of which 75% represents the parent
The situation of the financial fixed assets namely AGLIC, IAHEF, ENERGIE DE 3.2.1. Inventories and work in progress company’s share, i.e. an increase of 11%
has known a decrease of 10% at the PORTUGAL and NATURGY compared to financial year 2019.
financial closure, which is mainly due to Consolidated inventory and work in
the decrease of the account ‘’Other long- 3.1.6. Deferred tax assets by entity progress (net) recorded an amount of
term receivables ’’ because of the early
repayment of financial investments in The deferred tax asset item experienced a
Algeria. net increase of DZD 7 978 million in 2020 (In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
i.e., a 21% change compared to financial Inventories and work in progress (Gross) 891 002 769 405
The financial securities accounted for by year 2019.
Inventories and work in progress 94 496 54 342
(impairment loss)
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 Inventories and work in progress (Net) 796 506 715 063
SONATRACH Spa 21 258 17 594
NAFTAL 8 372 7 740
Inventories and work in progress mainly involve finished hydrocarbon products and other
ENTP 4 841 2 570 supplies at Sonatrach JSC.
ENGTP 2 914 2723
The allocation per entity is as follows:
ENSP 1 212 1 264
SGS HOLDING 1 037 1 215
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
TAL 1 023 253
SONATRACH JSC 600 100 520 834
ENAGEO 759 1 110 SONATRACH RAFFINERIA ITALIANA (SRI) 65 413 81 921
ENAFOR 733 647 NAFTAL 31 069 29 987
HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY 608 590 ENAFOR 23 501 20 026
SOMIZ 468 445 ENTP 21 883 18 122
3.2.2. Receivables and similar assets 3.2.3. Cash and near cash
Compared to the previous financial year, cash and near cash decreased by DZD 14 436 million,
In 2020, receivables and similar uses remained practically stable compared to financial year
2019. i.e. a variation of - 2% during the financial year 2020.
Other receivables 2 300 830 159 017 2 141 814 2 195 754 Deposits in transit 10 415 -306 0 - - - 10 109
Term deposits 897 641 - - - - 1 538
Receivables and exceeding 3 months
similar assets 4 634 881 210 511 4 424 370 4 358 543 Accrued interest 1 894 -34 7 - 0 - 1 868
Cash, Postal current ac- 5 377 12 739 1 - (0) - 18 117
counts
In this section, 43% of the trade receivables are made up of Sonatrach JSC’s clients, which
Cash (Gross) 708 796 (36 256) 19 822 - 1 990 - 694 353
decreased by 14%.
Cash (Impairment loss) 1 329 (109) 102 - - - 1 321
The receivable and similar assets net item is presented by entity as follows: Cash (Net) 707 468 (36 146) 19 721 - 1 990 - 693 032
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 La répartition des disponibilités et assimilés par entité se présente comme suit :
SONATRACH JSC 222 779 415 990
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
NAFTAL 41 703 14 062
SONATRACH JSC 152 272 223 431
CASH 32 069 29 566 NAFTAL 204 974 168 644
SRI 57 733 24 276
ENGTP 15 331 8 094
SIHC 29 989 14 841
SONATRACH RAFFINERIA ITALIANA (SRI) 15 189 23 997 SPC BVI 27 041 19 620
ENAGEO 21 369 12 671
SPC BVI 15 174 43 048
ENSP 20 336 18 555
GCB 12 030 11 363
SIPEX 15 027 12 606
ENSP 11 060 1 993 KAHRAMA 12 981 11 610
ENGTP 12 895 13 409
ENTP 10 816 2 662
SONATRACH-RÉ 11 483 6 042
OTHER ENTITIES 148 293 57 977 ENAFOR 11 068 16 772
Total Net Accounts Receivable And Similar Assets 524 444 608 752 HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY 10 718 9 285
HOLDING SOALKIM 9 925 26 624
Including Sonatrach JSC 42% 68%
AEC 8 689 12 661
Other entities 86 532 116 421
Total Net cash 693 032 707 468
Including Sonatrach JSC 22% 32%
• Group reserves DZD 1 005 386 million •G roup’s profit / loss : DZD (-13 971 million)
• Minority reserves: DZD 5 889 million • Minority result : DZD 9 754 million
Non-current liabilities, per entity, are as follows: 4.3. Current liabilities The item payable accounts and related
accounts increased by 34%.
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 Current liabilities increased by DZD 47 177
Other liabilities mostly relate to the parent
million. This item mainly includes accounts company’s partners in the context of
SONATRACH spa 485 813 435 561 payable, State’s liabilities and other production sharing contracts.
liabilities.
NAFTAL 125 284 105 968
MEDGAZ 53 429
5. A N A L Y S I S O F T H E decrease of 101% compared to the previous 5.1. The Products 5.1.2. Turnover
financial year.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME It is made up of the following:
5.1.1. Production of the financial year The consolidated turnover realized
during the year 2020 is 3 980 445 MDZD,
compared to 5 537 884 MDZD.
STATEMENT • The net result share of the Group that is :
The production of the financial year
showed a strong decrease of 29.44% A decrease of 28% is noticed compared
compared to the previous financial year, to the previous year.
DZD – 13 971 million
i.e. DZD 4 332 million against DZD 6 140
The net result of the consolidated group shows million. It should be noted that 71.67% of the
a deficit of DZD 5 083 million in 2020, i.e. a • Minority result, i.e.: DZD 8 888 million. consolidated turnover is achieved by the
The item Production for the financial year parent company Sonatrach.
is subdivided as follows:
The net result (Group share) by entity is as follows: There is a 30% drop in Sonatrach’s own
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ales of goods, manufactured products, turnover due to the drop in the average
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 services and related products. price of the barrel of crude oil which
AOA 17 672 9 565 records an average price of US$41.9 in
NAFTAL 10 596 26 230 • Stocked or destocked production. 2020, against US$64.5 in 2019.
SONATRACH
NAFTAL
11% JSC (In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
72%
Financial incomes amounted to DZD 96 601 million in 2020, i.e. an increase of 39%.
They represent, for the most part, interest on various financial investments, income
from investment securities and foreign exchange gains.
Personnel expenses marked a slight increase of 1.95% between the two financial years 2019 The taxes and duties section has decreased by 32.86 % en 2020 against financial year 2019.
and 2020.
This change is explained by a drop in the tax on oil revenues directly linked to Sonatrach JSC’s
Personnel expenses by entity are as follows: turnover.
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 (In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
SONATRACH JSC 188 253 184 141 Taxes & duties on wages 810 450
NAFTAL 50 176 47 674 Tax on professional activity 15 746 17 098
ENTP 24 357 22 974 Property taxes 449 377
GCB 19 627 18 068 Non-recoverable taxes and duties on turnover 5 796 1 982
ENAFOR 17 231 17 291 Taxes & duties other levies related to oil activity 886 140 1 345 731
ENGTP 16 100 16 295 Other taxes & duties 14 914 10 498
SONATRACH RAFFINERIA ITALIANA (SRI) 10 160 10 140 Taxes & duties 923 854 1 376 136
ENSP 9 810 10 058
ENAGEO 9 710 11 391 This item is distributed among the Group’s entities as follows:
2SP 8 092 7 525
HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY 5 415 5 085 (In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
ENAC 4 289 4 538 SONATRACH JSC 901 146 1 359 402
TASSILI AIRLINES TAL 3 942 4 744 NAFTAL 6 106 6 245
SOMIK 3 445 2 996 MEDGAZ 4 844 -
SOMIZ 3 144 2 822 SPIC BV 1 723 73
SARPI 2 338 3 702 ENTP 1 399 1 396
SORTAZ 2 015 2 115 SIHC HOLDING 1 143 112
STH 1 645 1 690 ENGTP 1 052 858
CASH 1 406 1 328 GCB 969 1 001
HESP 1 261 1 191 ENAFOR 827 1 337
BJSP 1 173 1 201 ENAGEO 761 1 295
BAG 828 776 ENSP 555 537
SSPA MCA 723 965 SPC BVI 497 571
TTA 526 51 HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY 365 260
KAHRAMA 516 316 ENAC 244 337
MEDGAZ 508 ˍ Others 2 223 2 712
G-CCO 465 566 Total taxes and duties 923 854 1 376 136
ASFERTRADE 443 431 Including SONATRACH JSC 98% 99%
SAFIR 379 488
Others 2 936 2 878
Total personnel expenses 390 914 383 440
Including SONATRACH JSC 48% 48%
Income tax experienced a decrease of 89.41% in 2020 compared to financial year 2019, i.e. a
The level of financial expenses decreased by 46.4%, compared to 2019; from DZD 544 536 decrease of DZD 192 468 million.
million to DZD 291 840 million. They consist mainly of foreign exchange losses and various
The decrease in the item ‘other income taxes’ is mainly due to the tax deficit that affected
financial expenses. The latter mainly concern the remuneration of the partner at Sonatrach in 2020 the Exploration-Production activity of Sonatrach JSC subjected to the additional
JSC within the framework of the production sharing contracts in the upstream oil sector. income tax.
(In millions of DZD) 2020 2019 (In millions of DZD) 2020 2019
Interest expenses 13 180 8 113 Tax payable ( fiscal integration ) 14 476 25 553
Credit losses linked to shareholdings ˍ 945
Deferred taxes assets -5 660 -18 017
Exchange losses 67 511 58 144
Deferred taxes liabilities 13 934 36 321
Net losses on disposals of current financial assets 6 -
Various financial expenses 211 144 477 334 Other Incomes taxes 45 171 406
Interests & similar expenses 291 840 544 536 Incomes taxes 22 794 215 262
HELIOS 51% SOALKIM, 49% HELAP France MLTC 25% SONATRACH JSC,25% HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY
SLTC 25% SONATRACH JSC, 25% HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY
AOA 49% SOALKIM, 51% Divers
TRANSMED 50% SONATRACH JSC, 50% ENI
SORFERT 49% SOALKIM, 51% OCI
SONATRACH-RÉ 90% SONATRACH JSC, 10% SIHC Holding
HELISON PRODUCTION 49% SOALKIM, 51% LIND AG
MEDGAZ 51% SONATRACH JSC, 34.05% Cepsa, 14.95% GNA
ASMIDAL 100% SOALKIM MARICONSULT 50% SONATRACH JSC, 50 %ENI
ASFERTRADE 100% ASMIDAL ENERGIA DE PORTUGAL 2.19% SONATRACH JSC
ALPHYT 100% ASMIDAL NATURGY 4.007% SONATRACH JSC
WG SOMIAS 45% ASMIDAL 47.06 % SONATRACH JSC, 23.53% EDISON Spa, 17.64% ENEL PRODUZIONE, 11.77%
GALSI
HERA Spa
FERTIAL 34% ASMIDAL
STEP 51% SONATRACH JSC, 49% TOTAL
SGS 20% ASMIDAL
SIHC HOLDING 100% SONATRACH JSC
ISGA 16.67% ASMIDAL, 16.67% SIP
TMPC 50% SIHC, 50% ENI
SPP HOLDING 100% SONATRACH JSC SAMCO 90% TMPC, 5% SONATRACH JSC, 5% ENI
ENAC 100% SPP SPTC BVI 100% SIHC BVI
ENAGEO 100% SPP SBAC 100% SPTC BVI
GCB 100% SPP SBSC 30% HYPROC SHIPPING COMPANY, 20% SPTC BVI, 50% BW GAS
ENGTP 100% SPP SIPEX 100% SIHC BVI
7.3. Legal organization charts 7.3.1.1. SONATRACH Holding Company External Industrial Activities ‘AIE’ JSC
The legal organization charts below show the subsidiaries and affiliates held by the Sonatrach
Group in 2020 through holding companies.
As of 31/12/2020
SONATRACH
JSC SONATRACH
JSC
100%
TAL
AIE 17,56 %
100 % 14500
HOLDING
ANGT.C
25 % 25 %
12290
ISGL
50 %
15920 10% 49% 20%
MEDGAZ
SVH MLTC %51
100 % 25 % 25 % 15910
HOLDING 12280
SKE
SLTC ISGSL SKH FERRAL
25 % 25 % 50 % Ex SKS
12260 15930 13545 10600
13520
GALSI
47,059 %
19400
SOALKIM
100 %
HOLDING
ENERGIA DE
2,19 % PORTUGAL 29%
19460
TRANSMED
50 %
15150
SPP
100 %
HOLDING
NATURGY
4,007 % 19450 AEC
OSPREC 13500
19470 49,5 %
En liquidation
SAMCO
45 % 5%
15960
SIHC SOMAGAZ
100 % MAURTITANIE
HOLDING 33 %
19250
Sonatrach-RE En liquidation
10 % 90 %
19351
SGS
100 %
HOLDING
7.3.1.2. SONATRACH Investment and Participation Holding Company ‘SIP’ JSC 7.3.1.3. SONATRACH Hydrocarbon Development Holding Company ‘SVH’ JSC
As of 31/12/2020 Equity method Non-consolidated ELECTRICITY & SEAWATER As of 31/12/2020 Equity method Non-consolidated ELECTRICITY & SEAWATER
DESALINATION
DESALINATION
SONATRACH
JSC
SONATRACH
SONATRACH
JSC
SPA
100 % 100 %
SLTC 13505
25 % 25 %
12260 DEM SKIKDA 49 %
13570 49 % DEM CAP DJENE CASH 63,82 %
18,23 %
13575 11240
15 % SAGPS-TPA
7,69 % BUA
6,25 % EHEA
7.3.1.4. SONATRACH Al Kimya Holding Company ‘SOALKIM’ JSC 7.3.1.5. SONATRACH Parapetrolic Holding Company ‘SPP‘ JSC
As of 31/12/2020 As of 31/12/2020
SONATRACH
SONATRACH
JSC
SPA
SONATRACH
100 % JSC
SPP HOLDING
14000
100 % 51 % 49 % 49 % 49 %
ASFERTRADE 18,50 %
100 % BJSP
17100 80 % 14220 ENTP Lybian
100 % Branch
14310 FORAQUA
67 %
14620
SOGISS
ALPHYT� HESP
100 % 14190 51 %
17200 14240 SSPA CSC
99,01 %
16110
SWCS
49 %
14630
BASP
WG SOMIAS 40 % 14260 IDIS
45 % 49 %
17300 14320
JSS
75 %
14330
WESP
49 %
14210 20 %
FERTIAL
34 %
17400
MESP
49 %
14280 20 % ALBARYTE
SARL/SGS 14700
20 %
17500
20 %
ISGA
16.67 % 16,67 % SIP HOLDING
17600
COMPANY
KIMIAL�
45 % 19530
en liqudation
7.3.1.6. SONATRACH International Holding Corporation ‘SIHC’ JSC 7.3.1.7. Holding SONATRACH Gestion et Services de Soutien « SGS » Spa
SONATRACH
JSC
SONATRACH
JSC
100 %
20 %
SBSC SIPEX SPIC BV SIPCO PERU 82,44 % 20 % 99,48 % 10 % 100 %
12220 100 % MAURITANIE RNTC 15310 15445
100 %
15141
HELISON 15230
liquidation
MARKETING
90 %
SIPEX 15360 SGM 21,18 %
HMTC 100 %
100 % LIBYE 100 % 15232
15250
15142
30 % BASP TG PERU AGRO
SAMCO SIPEX 49 % PROPANCHEM
COMINTAL
5%
15960 100 % NIGER 100 %
SPOTC
15260
15370
15470 TAL SSPA/MCA IAHEF ALIMENTAIRE
15143
14500 13565 19900 19940 ACTIVITE
30 %
CGC 19800
SNTM SIPEX 15450
SGCC
HYPROC 100 % MALI 100 % 15280
12200 15144
100 %
SGC
NEW OCEAN 15233
NUMHYD VENTURE
50 % 100 %
19300 15234
30 %
GEPESA 100 %
15235
11,76 %
REGANOSA
15980
SRI
100 %
15330
TTA
16200
• Fixed and complex production equipment 2 765 2 782 • Net income 20 338
• Fixed assets in progress 2 289 2 211
• Retained earnings 2 81
• Investments and related receivables 769 689
• Other financial fixed assets 661 841 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 486 436
B. Income statements as at December 31st 2020 C. Cash Flow Statement as to December 31st, 2020
B. Accounting principles taxes, non-recoverable taxes and other Major maintenance tasks on wells, in The production assets of hydrocarbons are
direct expenses. particular Workover and Snubbing, intended amortized on a straight line basis according
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS to maintain or improve the recovery rate, to the rates defined by the above mentioned
are capitalized at their execution cost. law:
The following principles are applicable to
Intangible fixed assets include computer
software or other operating licenses and gather or separate tangible fixed assets: Costs linked to sites abandonment and • Unproductive development wells: 100%
mining deposit development costs. restoration are not capitalized, but are
• Items of minor value and those consumed subject to the constitution of annual • Productive development wells : 12.5%
Th e n e ce ss a r y ex p e n s e s fo r t h e provisions noted as operating expenses,
during the financial year are not entered
development phase of an internal project in accordance with the provisions of law • Other wells (water, injection, etc.):12.5%
as fixed assets. 05-07 dated April 28th 2005, relating to
are expenses to be used as intangible fixed
assets when all the conditions below are hydrocarbons, amended and supplemented. • Surface facilities : 10%
met simultaneously: • Spare parts and specific maintenance
equipment are entered as tangible fixed
•T
he development project is clearly assets when their use is related to certain Transactions Related to Production Sharing Contracts
identifiable.
fixed assets, and if they are used on more
•T
he intention to achieve the project for than one financial year. Exploration, development and exploitation production sharing terms as defined in
an internal use or external sale. costs are entered into the relevant the association contract, is entered into
• The components of an asset are handled fixed assets or expense accounts against the accounts as financial expenses against
•T
he availability of all the essential as separate elements if they have different recognition of a debt to the partner of the recognition of a debt to the partner of
resources to the completion of the Sonatrach. Sonatrach.
duration of utility or provide economic
project.
advantages according to a different Exploration costs which did not result Debt to the partner is reduced each year
•T
he existence of a market to sell the rhythm. in commercially exploitable reserves from the partner’s production share (cost
project or a proof of its usefulness are depreciated 100% in exchange for oil) as repayment.
internally. HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION ASSETS cancelling the debt attached to them.
A 38% net income tax as well as a production
•P
roject expenditures are reliably The repayment of debt to partners share as windfall profit tax (WPT) are
estimated. Development costs (development-wells
under production sharing contracts is withheld by Sonatrach then repaid to the
drilling and the construction of production conditional upon sufficient production in Government, under the provisions of laws
If these conditions are not met, costs capacities) are capitalized at their accordance with the production sharing 86-14 and 05-07, relating to hydrocarbons.
incurred are not capitalized. execution cost. terms defined in the association contract..
Intangible fixed assets are entered at their The remuneration of partners (profit oil)
directly attributable cost. All the materials, parts or elements,
determined in accordance with the
which even separable by nature, are
technically essential to the operation of
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS the production assets, and are incorporated
in this unit in an irreversible way, and
The tangible fixed assets are entered at
recorded at the cost of acquisition or
their directly attributable cost, including
all acquisition and installation costs, paid the cost of achievement.
INVENTORIES AND WORK IN • Equity securities and related receivables, • Hydrocarbon external market :
Monetary Elements
E xport sales are valued at the
PROGRESS when owned for long-term are deemed
international market prices or contract
beneficial to the entity’s business, Foreign currencies transactions are
price depending on products.
especially because they enable the converted at the exchange rate prevailing
Inventory cost includes all costs incurred
at the transaction date.
to bring the inventories to their present company to exercise influence on the
Provisions for Benefits
location and condition: company issuing the shares or to control Differences between the values initially
it. That is the case for investments in entered in the accounts at historical cost Granted To Employees
subsidiaries, associated companies or and those resulting from the conversion
at the inventory date are recorded as
•
Acquisition costs (purchases, joint ventures.
expenses or financial income for the At each end of a financial year, a provision
consumables, expenses related to financial year. is recognized and registered to cover the
purchases ...); amount of the Company’s commitments
• Investment securities, providing sooner in respect of end of career allowances,
Exchange differences related to a monetary the awarding of loyalty medals or similar
or later a satisfactory profitability to
item which, in essence, is an integral part benefits to its employees.
• Processing costs (personnel expenses the entity, but without interference into
of a net investment in a foreign entity, are:
and other variable or fixed costs except the management of companies whose These provisions are determined on
for expenses attributable to a sub- securities are held. •E
ntered to the company’s financial the basis of the present value of all
statement shareholders’ equity until the obligations to employees using calculation
activity of the entity);
disposal of this net investment. assumptions and appropriate actuarial
methods.
• Other investment securities, representing •U
pon disposal of this investment, are
• Overheads, financial and administrative capital shares or long term investments recognized as revenue or expenses. These provisions are adjusted annually.
ex pen s e s direct ly at t ribute d to which the entity is entitled to, and
inventories. intends or is compelled to keep until Turnover Retained earnings
their maturity.
Turnover corresponds to sales of goods The retained earnings consist of the
and production sold of goods and services, unallocated part of the results achieved
Financial Assets evaluated on the basis of the sale price by the company as well as the amounts
• Loans and receivables issued by the exclusive of tax, and achieved in the course generated by the change of method and
The financial assets held by Sonatrach company and which it does not intend of its ordinary business. correction of significant errors.
are recorded, at the date of their entry or have the possibility to sell in the short The decision to make such a registration
• Hydrocarbon domestic market: is up to the Ordinary General Meeting.
into the assets, at their acquisition cost, term. Loans for more than 12 months
Sales, in order to meet domestic market
including brokerage fees, non-recoverable granted to third parties. needs, are valued at prices notified by
taxes and bank charges. They consist of : regulation.
The hydrocarbon production royalty, at - The Common Law Taxation • Natural gas liquefaction and separation
Valuation Difference the accounting level, is recorded in the from LPG to butane and propane: CPT at
‘Services’ account. It is not treated as a Common law taxation is applied to all
The valuation difference results from the a 26% rate.
tax, but as an operating expense. Sonatrach activities except hydrocarbons
difference between the fair value and the exploration and exploitation.
net book value of financial fixed assets • A Petroleum Income Tax (PIT) at a rate • Refining and petrochemicals: CPT at a
as well as net investments in foreign varying between a minimum of 30% These entities are: 26% rate.
subsidiaries. and a maximum of 70%, fixed according • Transportation via Pipeline: this activity is
to the initial cumulative production subject to the tax on professional activity
Extraordinary Profit or Loss value, applied to the calculation basis at a 3% rate, and to the corporate profit
• Incomes earned by the head office:
of royalty (production value). tax (CPT) at a 26% rate. Dividends, interest and capital gains: 26%.
Extraordinary profit or loss arises from
income and expenses corresponding to • A surface tax on perimeters that are
events or transactions clearly distinct in the research and/or the exploitation
from the company’s ordinary activity, phase, at a unit amount per km2 (cf.
and presenting an exceptional nature. article 84 - law 05-07).
•A
royalty on all extracted hydrocarbon • Fee to transfer rights.
quantities discounted at the measuring
point of each exploitation perimeter, • Water use tax.
valued at the price notified by ALNAFT
agency with respect to exported • Greenhouse gas emission credit tax.
products, and by ARH (Hydrocarbon
Regulatory Authority) with respect to
products sold on the domestic market.
The royalty rates depend on the
exploitation perimeter classification
zone, as well as on the daily production
portions. They vary between 5.5% and
23%.
20
2019 2020
Turnover 24 893
A. Sales
106
2020 2019 Domestic market
Export in USD National in DZD Export in USD National in DZD Billion DZD
Crude oil 5 510 11 233
Refined products 4 722 204 307 6 815 229 635 2019 2020
2019 2020
5. Note to the financial the purchase of materials and supplies as F. Taxes, duties and similar payments to the discounting of receivables and payables
well as all the services, they are distributed in foreign currencies.
statements as follows : This section recorded an amount of DZD 901
billion, DZD 826 billion (92%) of which are tax
• Consumed purchases 202.4 on oil income. Payment to partners (Profit oil) decreased from
DZD 470 billion in 2019 to DZD 206 billion in
A. Capitalized production • External services 525.8 G. Amortization and provision expenses 2020, that is to say a 56% decrease
This section includes expenses for the • Royalty 463.3 Amortization and provisions expenses for
DZD 66 billion represent the exchange losses
achievement of investments requiring the financial year 2020 are DZD 749 billion, showing
mobilization of own resources in addition • Other external services 132.1 an increase of 5% compared to financial year on foreign currency assets and invoices in
to the services of third parties, namely in 2019. foreign currencies recorded in the balance
the fields of drilling and exploration. sheet (receivables and payables), based on
The item ‘Consumed purchases’ consists H. Financial expenses the exchange rate as at 12/31/2020.
It is set at DZD 284 billion in 2020, of:
compared with DZD 444 billion in 2019. This item recorded an amount of DZD 275
•C
onsumed goods: they represent goods billion, constituted mainly of payment to
resold without further processing. Such partners and foreign exchange losses related
B. Financial products goods consist mainly of imported
petroleum products (petrol and diesel)
Financial income reached DZD 139 billion to be resold in the domestic market.
compared to DZD 114 billion in 2019, thus
marking a 22% rise. •C
onsumed Materials and supplies:
include mainly spare parts, chemicals,
This section includes income from construction materials, casing and tubes.
investments that amount to DZD 79 billion,
as well as the following sections:
D. Added-value
154
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