Chemical industry in Niger

Latest Nigerian chemical industry news

16 August 2026
Sonatrach delivers first Jet A1 to Niger under contract with SONIDEP

First Jet A1 shipments from Algeria reached Niger under a sale/purchase contract, starting 15 August 2026.

16 August 2026
Sonatrach and SONIDEP start joint marketing of Nigerien Meleck crude

First jointly marketed cargo of Niger’s Meleck crude loaded from Sémé terminal in Benin on 14 August 2026.

4 June 2026
SONATRACH launches Algerian segment construction of Trans‑Saharan Gas Pipeline

Construction began in Aoulef for the Algerian pipeline segment, routed alongside the Trans‑Saharan Road to Hassi R’Mel and tied into Algeria’s national gas network and export infrastructure.

2 June 2026
SONATRACH subsidiaries sign three MoUs with Niger's SONIDEP

Three agreements cover seismic acquisition, a drilling joint venture, and fuel distribution plus a bitumen manufacturing JV and training.