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Algeria, Morocco
Despite Rabat and Algiers spat, MEG gas pipeline 'last-chance' talks continue

Maghreb Europe gas pipeline (MEG). © Naturgy

The break on 24 August in diplomatic relations between Morocco and Algeria came in the midst of talks on the renewal of the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline (MEG) contract, a key project for both countries which may well survive the crisis. [...]

Published on 26/08/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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