PROJECT IN ALGERIA

HBNS RTU PANEL UPGRADE

In 2025, TRC was awarded the HBNS SCADA RTU Upgrade Project to provide modernized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition functions to Sonatrach and its international partners at the Hassi Berkine South (HBNS) oilfield. The project scope covers three distinct production streams: 33 Producer Wells, 22 Water Injection Wells, and 18 Gas Injection Wells.

The HBNS development is a critical part of Algeria’s upstream production network. These well sites rely on Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for automated monitoring, control, and data acquisition. The existing infrastructure, based on legacy SCADAPack 32 controllers, requires a complete modernization to ensure long-term reliability, compatibility, and maintainability.

The Scope of Work includes the design, manufacturing, and supply of new RTU panels, the replacement of SCADAPack 32 with SCADAPack 474 controllers, redesign of panel layouts to optimize functionality, and reengineering of control logic and programs using Schneider Electric’s modern RemoteConnect platform, replacing the legacy Telepace environment.

In addition, TRC will carry out factory acceptance testing (FAT), site installation support, commissioning, and integration of the new SCADA RTU panels into the HBNS control network. The project also includes documentation, training of Sonatrach and partner personnel, and handover of a fully tested and operational RTU system that meets international standards.

Upon completion, TRC will deliver a fully functional, upgraded SCADA RTU infrastructure at HBNS, ensuring secure, efficient, and sustainable operation of Algeria’s key oilfield assets.

 

SARPI RDC SOLAR 5MfD

In March 2024, TRC Advanced Technologie entered into a strategic international contract with SARPI Spa (Société Algérienne de Réalisation de Projets Industriels), within the framework of a project for SONATRACH. The purpose of this partnership was the supply and implementation of a solar power generation system for the DRC site in Hassi Messaoud (Rhourde Chegga).

The project scope covers the design, supply, and delivery of tubular materials and solar power generation systems, along with all required services for their proper installation and commissioning at the Rhourde Chegga – Hassi Messaoud site.

The SARPI – Hassi Messaoud Solar Power Project is a landmark initiative combining renewable energy integration with industrial infrastructure development in Algeria’s oil and gas sector. Its significance is threefold:

For SONATRACH: It supports the company’s strategy to integrate renewable energy into its operations, reducing reliance on conventional power sources. For SARPI: It demonstrates its capacity, together with TRC Advanced Technologie, to deliver turnkey industrial and energy projects. For TRC Advanced Technologie: It reinforces its role as a trusted international partner capable of supplying high-quality equipment, advanced technologies, and sustainable solutions for Algeria’s most strategic industrial sites.

ARH (Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority) is the independent governmental body responsible for regulating, controlling, and certifying hydrocarbon-related activities in Algeria. All equipment and materials (PV arrays, charging cabinets, distribution , battery banks, protection and control devices) were submitted to the ARH for conformity review and were approved prior to commissioning. Factory and site tests (FAT/SAT) were witnessed in line with ARH-approved procedures. Commissioning and energization were performed under ARH oversight, with certificates of conformity issued before handover.

 

ENAC SCADA GZ2

In August 2023, TRC Advanced Technologie was awarded an international contract by ENAC (Entreprise Nationale de Canalisation) for the rehabilitation and integration works of the GZ2 40” SC4 Nador – TA Arzew Gas Pipeline. This strategic pipeline, which ensures the transfer of natural gas from Hassi R’Mel to Arzew, is a vital component of Algeria’s energy transport infrastructure. The project was initiated to replace and modernize a critical section of the line, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency in alignment with national energy priorities.

The project owner is SONATRACH, under the supervision of the Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authorities (ARH). Supplies were delivered, with final reception, installation, and commissioning executed at the RGZ2 project site.

The Rehabilitation of the GZ2 40” SC4 Nador – TA Arzew Gas Pipeline represents a cornerstone project for Algeria’s natural gas sector. By reinforcing one of the most important pipelines connecting Hassi R’Mel to Arzew, the project secures the continuity of gas supply for domestic use and international export markets.

Awarded through an international tender, this contract underscores TRC Advanced Technologie’s recognized expertise in SCADA/DCS integration, automation, and turnkey pipeline modernization projects. The successful execution of this project strengthens TRC’s position as a trusted partner to SONATRACH and ENAC, while supporting Algeria’s broader energy development strategy.

 

EPC GZ4

In December 2021, TRC Advanced Technologie signed a direct international contract with SONATRACH for the study, supply, installation, and commissioning of fiber optic transmission systems and SCADA integration for the GZ4 Gas Pipeline.

The GZ4 pipeline is one of Algeria’s most important strategic gas transport infrastructures. Extending from Hassi R’Mel, the country’s central gas hub, to Arzew, Algeria’s key export terminal on the Mediterranean coast, GZ4 plays a vital role in ensuring national energy security and international gas supply to foreign markets.

The project covers the full modernization of communication and monitoring infrastructure for the GZ4 pipeline, including fiber optic transmission systems and SCADA integration. These upgrades are essential to ensure real-time monitoring, improved control, and enhanced operational safety.

The GZ4 Fiber Optic and SCADA Project represents a cornerstone in the modernization and digitalization of Algeria’s gas transport network. Its strategic importance can be measured at two levels: National: Reinforcing Algeria’s internal gas transport infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient delivery from Hassi R’Mel to domestic consumption and processing sites. International: Securing reliable exports from Arzew to international markets, consolidating Algeria’s role as a major global gas supplier. By successfully executing this project, TRC Advanced Technologie demonstrates its expertise in large-scale SCADA and telecommunication integration, and its ability to support SONATRACH in strengthening one of the most vital pipelines in the country and beyond.

 

ALRAR TINHERT EPC2 SOLAR

In November 2022, TRC Advanced Technologie was awarded an international tender launched by ENAC (Entreprise Nationale de Canalisation) for the supply and implementation of a large-scale solar power project within the Tinrhert Fields Development in the Alrar region, Algeria.

This project is part of the broader Tinrhert Development Program, which expanded the scope of works from six (06) fields initially planned in the 2015 FEED study to nine (09) fields, with the total number of wells increased from 98 to 105 wells. The international contract entrusted to TRC Advanced Technologie demonstrates the company’s proven expertise and competitiveness in delivering turnkey renewable energy solutions for the oil and gas sector.

The project covers the engineering, supply, and deployment of ninety-one (91) independent solar systems designed to ensure autonomous power supply for remote oil & gas field facilities. Each system is dimensioned to guarantee 5 days of autonomy, providing continuous, safe, and reliable energy to Instrumentation and field devices, Solenoid valves and limit switches, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Cathodic protection systems.

All systems were engineered and validated through detailed technical studies, including Preliminary Power Calculations, Solar Irradiation PVGIS assessments, Heat Dissipation calculations, and Single-Line Diagrams, ensuring compliance with international standards and site-specific environmental conditions.

ARH (Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority) is the independent governmental body responsible for regulating, controlling, and certifying hydrocarbon-related activities in Algeria. All equipment and materials (PV arrays, charging cabinets, distribution , battery banks, protection and control devices) were submitted to the ARH for conformity review and were approved prior to commissioning. Factory and site tests (FAT/SAT) were witnessed in line with ARH-approved procedures. Commissioning and energization were performed under ARH oversight, with certificates of conformity issued before handover.

 

Ain Tsila Solar System

On March 27, 2020, TRC Advanced Technologie was awarded an international contract by Petrofac International (UAE) LLC, headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, for the design and implementation of a Battery-Backed Solar Power System in Aïn Tsila, Algeria.

This project highlights the strong collaboration between an internationally recognized engineering and construction leader, Petrofac, and TRC Advanced Technologie, a trusted regional provider of advanced energy solutions. The initiative reflects both companies’ shared commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure in Algeria.

The scope of work entrusted to TRC Advanced Technologie covers the complete life cycle of the solar power system, ensuring a turnkey solution in strict compliance with Petrofac’s specifications and international standards.

Although the project was executed on-site in Aïn Tsila, Algeria, it represents a truly international contract. The project management, coordination, and contractual framework were overseen by Petrofac International (UAE) LLC from its headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, while TRC Advanced Technologie ensured the delivery. This collaboration underlines the capacity of TRC Advanced Technologie to operate in international partnerships, meeting the expectations of global clients while ensuring compliance with both local execution requirements and international quality standards.

ARH (Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority) is the independent governmental body responsible for regulating, controlling, and certifying hydrocarbon-related activities in Algeria. All equipment and materials (PV arrays, charging cabinets, distribution , battery banks, protection and control devices) were submitted to the ARH for conformity review and were approved prior to commissioning. Factory and site tests (FAT/SAT) were witnessed in line with ARH-approved procedures. Commissioning and energization were performed under ARH oversight, with certificates of conformity issued before handover.

 

OK1 PIPELINE SCADA PROJECT

In July 2019, TRC is awarded OK1 Pipeline SCADAProject to provide Supervisory Cotrol and Data Acquisition functions to Sonatrach:

The OK1 Pipeline is utilized for the transportation from the SP1 (HEH) Departure Terminal (TD) to the SKIKDA Receiving Terminal (TA SKIKDA). Along the pipeline there are 15 Section Valve Stations (HS), N.Port, Pumping Stations (SP2, SP3, SP4), Departure Terminal (TD) and Arrival Terminal SKIKDA (TA).

The SCADA system will be used to provide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition functions necessary to operate the OK1 pipelines remotely from the control center at the Arrival Terminal Dispatch Center in SKIKDA. In case of equipment failure in the Arrival Terminal Dispatching Center SKIKDA, the backup control center in SP4 will take over the monitoring and control functions of the pipeline OK1.

The Scope of Work includes for the design, manufacturing, programming, procurement, inspection, tests, delivery to site, installation, commissioning, documentation and maintenance of the system including overseas/site personnel training. TRC will hand over a fully functional, complete SCADA and Transmission System to Sonatrach.

 

MLN Phase-4 Solar System

Pertamina Algeria EP acquired Block 405a from ConocoPhillips Algeria Limited in 2013, the field contains three main oil fields: Menzel Lejmat Nord (MLN), Ourhoud, and EMK. Pertamina Algeria EP has a 65% participating interest and operatorship in the MLN Field while the other 35% remaining participating interest held by Repsol. The MLN field is located approximately 1,000 km south east of capital of Algeria, Algiers. The COMPANY completed a study for the required development of the MLN field to increase the production of oil by the installation of new wells, upgrading and expanding the downstream processing capacity of the MLN Central Processing Facility (CPF).

The project was succesfully fininshed in October 2018.

 

GR4 Compressor Station HRM

The GR4 Compression Station project consists of a new Compressor Station to be constructed in Hassi R'Mel in order to raise the line pressure to a level allowing the shipment of gas to the National Distribution Center for Gas (CNDG) in Hassi R 'Mel.

As part of this project, an extension of the existing GR1/2 SCADA System is required. The new SCADA extension will consist of a duplication of the GR1/2 Control Center. Two new work Stations will be supplied in addition to a Video Wall System to display the GR1/2&4 Pipeline facilities in addition to the future GR6 pipeline. In addition an Emergency Back-up SCADA Server will be installed to provide continuous operation in case of a failure in the GR1/2 SCADA Servers.

The project was succesfully fininshed in Feburary 2016.

 

TIDIKELT-TAMANRASSET SCADA SYSTEMm

The Pipeline TIDIKELT-TAMANRASSET Pipeline consists of 27 stations for the transportation of GAS from the TIDIKELT Terminal Departure(TD) to the TAMANRASSET Terminal Arrival(TA), over a distance of 520Km. The project consists of the addition of TIDIKELT-TAMANRASSET pipeline facilities from Tidikelt to Tamanrasset, over a distance of 520Km. This section requires 4 Pigging Station(PC) station, 21 Block Valve Stations (PS), 1 Terminal Departure(TD) and 1 Terminal Arrival(TA).

The Control System we have selected for this project is the series CompactLigix serial Controllers manufactured by Allen-Bradley, another world leader in Industrial Automation. The family of CompactLogix controllers has a wide choice of CPU configurations and a comprehensive range of I/O modules to satisfy the requirement for this project.

The project was succesfully fininshed in August 2017.

 

ANADARKO ELMERK INSQL PRODUCTION DATABASE IMPLEMENTATION

The Sonatrach-Anadarko EL MERK oil field is currently operating under control of a Yokogawa Distributed Control System. This project implemented a Historian Server that has an OPC link connected to the Yokogawa DCS and web server functionality in order to make all EL MERK Production data available to the Well Engineering group in Hassi Messaoud and other enterprise GB users that require access to this data. TRC configured the EL MERK Production Data Base server and build the Information Server’s database interface, including Web server functionality and Intouch applications to provide a graphic HMI interface to the users.

The project was succesfully fininshed in February 2015.

 

SONATRACH GR1/2/4 PIPELINE SCADA System:

In May 2009, TRC signed a contract with Sonatrach, Algeria for the supply, installation and commissioning of the GR1/2 and GR4 Gas pipeline SCADA System, comprising of a total of 84 stations, in addition to a new Control Center at the National Gas Distribution Center in Hassi R'Mel. TRC has executed this project in Consortium with Groupe SM of Montreal, Canada, whereby TRC supplied the SCADA System, and SM coordinated the supply of the Communications System and Site installation.

 

SONATRACH LR1/DLR1 PIPELINE SCADA SYSTEM:

On February 2007, TRC signed a contract with SONATRACH for the replacement of a SCADA System for the DLR1 LPG Pipe Line, which runs from Amenas in the south of Algeria to Hassi R'Mel, the central Hub of all Algerian Pipelines in the center of Algeria.

The SONATRACH LR1 / DLR1 SCADA System Upgrade Project consists primarily of the replacement of the existing pipeline SCADA hosts, the Redundant MTU (PLC 5/60) and the communication coupler at the central control room (Haoud El Hamra) and those of Arzew and Ohanet. In addition to this high-level data transmission work, the project includes the addition of temperature and intrusion detection instruments to be installed at the underground shelters along the pipeline and are monitored by the system. The upgrade also involves doubling the capacity of all the RTUs along the existing LR1 and the newly built DLR1 pipeline with all the programming required for all of this to function properly through the existing Telecommunications equipment. The scope of work includes re-furbishing the Control room at the HEH Control Centerl with new Control Desks and a Video Wall System.

 

SONATRACH/ANADARKO HBNS SCADA SYSTEM:

Sonatrach/Anadarko is another long time customer of TRC. From 2001 to 2003, TRC successfully completed a turnkey SCADA System for 104 Oil production wells in the Hassi Berkine Oil Field operated by Sonatrach/AAC located in Block 404 in southeastern Algeria. TRC was responsible for the detailed system design, procurement, configuration, software development, system integration&testing, installation supervision and start-up.

In the following 10 years, TRC received new contracts to provide additional RTU stations and associated system expansion as new wells were drilled every year.

Currently, the system comprises of 11 gathering stations and over 220 Wells. The system is integrated with an ABB (Baily-Elsag 90)DCS System, and provides production data via a web server to all the clients engineering offices.