(ANSA) - MILAN, SEPTEMBER 21 - The Algerian state energy group Sonatrach confirms its ability to supply Italy with the quantities of gas promised.
"Sonatrach reassured its Italian customers of its ability to supply contractual volumes throughout the term of the contracts," said CEO Toukif Hakkar in an interview with Bloomberg.
Sonatrach will supply Italy with 25.2 billion cubic meters of gas this year, Hakkar said, including 21.6 billion in contractual commitments and 3.6 billion on the spot market.
Last year, according to Snam data, Algeria exported 20.9 billion cubic meters of gas to Italy.
At the moment, deliveries to Italy amount to 17.8 billion cubic meters, 17% more than contractual commitments.
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