New Sonatrach chief to keep focus on exploration

摘要

Algiers-Abdelhamid Zerguine, the new head of Algeria's state-owned Sonatrach, has no plans to change the course of the company, and has pledged to continue its focus on domestic exploration to increase oil and gas reserves. Speaking following his official inauguration to the post late November 17, Zerguine said international operations would also be concentrated on exploration.