Specializing in the engineering and production of industrial valves and technical hardware tailored for the oil, gas, and seawater desalination markets, the Spanish corporation Arflu aims to forge a partnership with domestic sector firms. Its Chief Executive Officer, Gonzaga Fernandez, leading a delegation of senior executives to Algeria, was received by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab.
During this audience, held on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters, both parties evaluated potential avenues for cooperation and joint ventures between the Sonatrach Group and the Spanish company, the Department of Hydrocarbons noted in an official release.
Discussions centered on strategies to advance industrial and technical collaboration regarding machinery and infrastructure tied to the energy sector. Focus areas specifically included industrial valves utilized in exploration, production, transport, and refining activities, as well as components deployed within seawater desalination plants under ongoing national programs, the same source clarified.
The two sides consequently explored the feasibility of establishing industrial joint ventures aimed at localizing specific manufacturing pipelines and technical assets within Algeria. This approach seeks to bolster domestic content, facilitate technology and expertise transfers, and advance engineering maintenance and technical support operations.
On this occasion, Mr. Arkab stressed the necessity of backing industrial alliances that enhance the domestic industrial fabric, encourage local integration, and foster knowledge sharing. This aligns with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which focus on expanding domestic manufacturing and optimizing national capabilities, particularly within the vital spheres of hydrocarbons and marine water desalination.
For their part, the executives from Arflu delivered an overview of their expertise, technical capacities, and industrial designs meeting global standards. They expressed their strong interest in expanding their footprint within the Algerian marketplace through long-term investment and collaborative projects.