Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline
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The Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline (MEG; also known as the Pere Duran Farell pipeline[2][3][4] or Gazoduc Maghreb Europe – GME) is a natural gas pipeline, which links the Hassi R'Mel gas field in Algeria through Morocco with Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, where it is connected with the Spanish and Portuguese gas grids. Before the operation of the pipeline ceased in October 2021, it used to supply mainly Spain and Portugal, as well as Morocco with natural gas.
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Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline | |
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Location | |
Country | Algeria, Morocco, Spain, Portugal |
General direction | south-north |
From | Hassi R'Mel, Algeria |
Passes through | Morocco Mediterranean Sea |
To | Cordoba, Spain |
General information | |
Type | natural gas |
Partners | Sonatrach, Kingdom of Morocco, Enagás, Transgas |
Operator | Sonatrach, Metragaz, Enagás, Transgas |
Commissioned | 1 November 1996 |
Technical information | |
Length | 1,620 km (1,010 mi) |
Maximum discharge | 12 billion cubic meters per year (not in operation from 2021)[1] |
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