Sonatrach Explores Strategic Partnership with UK’s John Crane to Enhance Rotating Equipment Performance
✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers – October 2025 – In a move to bolster operational efficiency and technological excellence, Rachid Hachichi, senior executive at Sonatrach, received a high-level delegation from the British company John Crane, led by its President, Ruben Alvarez, at the Group’s headquarters on Sunday. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both entities, focused on exploring avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing industrial performance across Algeria’s energy sector.
The discussions centered on ongoing projects involving the supply, installation, and maintenance of dry mechanical seals for compressors across Sonatrach’s gas complexes, underscoring a commitment to operational reliability and precision engineering. Both parties also examined prospective future partnerships aimed at delivering integrated solutions to enhance the efficiency of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, motors, and turbines.
Critical areas of collaboration highlighted included methane emission reduction, decarbonization initiatives, digitalization of operational processes, and the development of renewable energy solutions, particularly solar and hydrogen technologies. This alignment reflects Sonatrach’s forward-looking approach to sustainability, energy transition, and technological innovation within the hydrocarbon sector.
John Crane, a globally recognized leader in mechanical dry sealing solutions and maintenance services for rotating equipment, brings extensive expertise in optimizing and securing the performance of pumps, compressors, and turbines in the oil and gas industry. The delegation’s visit signifies a concerted effort to translate advanced engineering solutions into tangible operational gains, positioning Algeria’s national energy company at the forefront of modern industrial practices.
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