Sonatrach SPA - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Sonatrach SPA (Sonatrach) is a state-owned oil and gas producer and refiner in Algeria. It is involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The company also engages in refining, marketing and distribution of petroleum products. Sonatrach operates more than 100 plants and facilities. The company's transportation network consists of several crude and condensate pipelines and natural gas pipelines. The company manages approximately 16,200 km of hydrocarbon pipelines. Sonatrach markets products in Western Europe and the US. Besides, the company also has an established presence in Central Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.

Sonatrach SPA Key Recent Developments

Nov 17, 2011: Sonatrach Appoints Abdelhamid Zerguini As CEO
Nov 10, 2011: Sonatrach Announces Oil And Gas Discovery At Berkine Basin In Algeria
Aug 30, 2011: Petroceltic Provides Algeria Operational Update
Aug 03, 2011: Sonatrach Signs Contract With ONE To Supply Gas To Power Stations In Morocco
Aug 02, 2011: Petroceltic Provides Algeria Operational Update

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Company’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.

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Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
Section 1 - About the Company 5
Sonatrach SPA - Key Facts 5
Sonatrach SPA - Key Employees 6
Sonatrach SPA - Major Products and Services 7
Sonatrach SPA - Key Operational Summary 8
Sonatrach SPA - History 9
Sonatrach SPA - Locations And Subsidiaries 10
Head Office 10
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 10
Section 2 – Company Analysis 11
Sonatrach SPA - Business Description 11
Business Description - Downstream 11
Downstream - Overview 11
Business Description - Pipeline Transportation 11
Pipeline Transportation - Overview 11
Business Description - Upstream 12
Upstream - Overview 12
Upstream - Market View 12
Sonatrach SPA - Corporate Strategy 13
Sonatrach SPA - SWOT Analysis 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview 14
Sonatrach SPA - Strengths 14
Strength - Strategic Location 14
Strength - Presence across the Value Chain 14
Strength - Diversified Operations 14
Sonatrach SPA - Weaknesses 14
Weakness - Sonatrach Corruption Scandal 14
Sonatrach SPA - Opportunities 15
Opportunity - Strategic Contracts 15
Opportunity - Refinery Expansion 15
Opportunity - New Service Center - Boufarik 15
Sonatrach SPA - Threats 15
Threat - Geopolitical Concerns for MEA Pipeline Industry 15
Threat - Socio-political Conditions in Algeria 15
Threat - Stringent Environmental Norms 15
Sonatrach SPA - Key Competitors 17
Section 3 – Company’s Oil & Gas, Power Financial Deals and Alliances 18
Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 18
Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 19
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 20
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 21
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 22
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 23
Sonatrach SPA, Recent Deals Summary 24
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 25
Sonatrach SPA, Recent Developments 25
Dec 15, 2011: Petroceltic International Provides Operations Update On AT-9 Well At Ain Tsila field In Algeria 25
Dec 07, 2011: Petroceltic International Provides Update On Ain Tsila Field In Algeria 25
Nov 17, 2011: Sonatrach Appoints Abdelhamid Zerguini As CEO 25
Nov 10, 2011: Sonatrach Announces Oil And Gas Discovery At Berkine Basin In Algeria 26
Aug 30, 2011: Petroceltic Provides Algeria Operational Update 26
Aug 03, 2011: Sonatrach Signs Contract With ONE To Supply Gas To Power Stations In Morocco 27
Aug 02, 2011: Petroceltic Provides Algeria Operational Update 27
May 05, 2011: JGC Receives $213m Contract For In Amenas Gas Fields In Algeria 28
May 03, 2011: Sonatrach Appoints Nourredine Cherouati As New CEO 28
Apr 28, 2011: Eni And Sonatrach Sign Cooperation Agreement For Development Of Unconventional Gas In Algeria 28
Section 5 – Appendix 29
Methodology 29
About GlobalData 29
Contact Us 29
Disclaimer 29

List of Tables

Sonatrach SPA, Key Facts 5
Sonatrach SPA, Key Employees 6
Sonatrach SPA, Major Products and Services 7
Sonatrach SPA, Key Operational Summary, 2010 8
Sonatrach SPA, History 9
Sonatrach SPA, Other Locations 10
Sonatrach SPA, Subsidiaries 10
Sonatrach SPA, Key Competitors 17
Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 18
Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 19
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 20
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 21
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 22
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 23
Sonatrach SPA, Recent Deals Summary 24
Units 29

List of Figures

Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 18
Sonatrach SPA, Oil & Gas, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 19
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 20
Sonatrach SPA, Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 21
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 22
Sonatrach SPA, Petrochemicals, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 23