On 17 April 2018 it was announced that Eni and Sonatrach signed three agreements. The agreements were signed by Sonatrach CEO Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi on the sidelines of an industry event in Oran.  The first agreement is on the construction of a gas pipeline between the production facilities of Lajmat Bir Roud and Menzel Lejmat Est in the Berkine Basin. This should allow the local gas production to increase by 7 MM cm/d (247 MM cf/d).  The second agreement is on synergy between the two companies. In the field of maintenance work and other activities, annual cost savings of USD 50 million are targeted.  The third agreement is on the development of research and development notably in the field of renewable energies.  Descalzi also mentioned that the Algerian offshore is very interesting. Eni does not have acreage there yet but the company is working towards it.
On 17 April 2018 it was announced that Eni and Sonatrach signed three agreements.