The Nawara Gas Project is expected to become one of the key drivers of economic growth in the barren region of South Tunisia. It is intended to contribute to the country’s development towards energy independence. The discovery of large quantities of natural gas in the Nawara region in 2006 led, six years later, to a historic partnership between OMV and ETAP, Tunisia’s state owned energy company, which will allow the extraction of the gas. This, in turn, will mark a significant shift in the way Tunisia meets its energy needs, especially since all the gas is to be used domestically. It is therefore often referred to as “The Umbilical of Tunisia” among those working on the project. The project comprises of three main components; a Central Processing Facility (CPF) built in the desert, a 370 km pipeline and a Gas Treatment Plant which will be built on the outskirts of Gabes. The building of the CPF, in particular, poses a great logistical challenge due to its remote location. Also, when laying down the pipeline, many factors such as the negotiation of roads, railways and areas of habitation need to be considered while paying attention to the environmental and social impact.
More video material related to this topic you can find here:
Pipe Shipment for the Nawara Gas Project: https://youtu.be/Yqvz7Ngd620
Skills to Succeed Tataouine Update – First Eco Lodge: https://youtu.be/T90jhNNcJRk
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