On 6 October 2019, Sonatrach was awarded the Reggane II exploration permit. The award was confirmed by presidential decree on 8 December 2019. It is assumed that the new permit is a re-award of the Reggane Hirane exploration permit, also operated by Sonatrach, which was due to expire in June 2019. The acreage contains four gas discoveries.
Sonatrach (100%) was awarded the Reggane II exploration permit.