
ORAN | JUNE 23 - 25, 2025
Large-scale Conferences.
More than 320
Communications
- 170 high-level oral presentations
- More than 150 technical posters illustrating innovative work.
2
Strategic Conferences
(Keynotes)
hosted by world-renowned figures.
3
technical Keynotes by experts
Addressing major topics.
5
Technical Round Tables
fostering in-depth discussions on key industry topics.
A gathering of over 800
Participants
experts, and specialists in the fields addressed
More than 30
International Partners
(IOC and NOC)
as well as recognized experts in the Oil & Gas sector and related technologies.
Over 50
National Subsidiaries and Partners
Representing Algerian Excellence and Innovation.
Representatives of Regional and Global Organizations
From the Oil & Gas sector, strengthening the international reach of the event.
Invitation Message of the Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer
of SONATRACH Group
Dear members of the scientific and energy community,
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I announce the twelfth edition of the Scientific and Technical Days (JST 12) of SONATRACH, which will take place from June 23 to 25, 2025.
Under the theme :
« The Energy of Technological Innovation »
This edition is positioned as an outstanding gathering dedicated to exploring strategic issues and fostering collective reflection on the energy challenges and innovative solutions that will shape the future of our sector in the region.
The JST 12 provide us with the opportunity to combine expertise, knowledge, and know-how to explore three strategic themes for our industry:
- Exploration and Production (Oïl & Gas), integrating technological advancements in oil and gas exploration and enhancing recovery in different types of reservoirs.
- Environment and Sustainable Development, essential pillars of the global energy transition.
- Digital Transformation, a key driver to enhance performance and promote innovation.
As a leader in the energy sector, SONATRACH reaffirms its ambition to make this event a prime space for sharing knowledge, showcasing best practices, and promoting innovation in the service of sustainability.
We are confident that the richness of our discussions and the active contributions of SONATRACH's expertise, renowned professionals, and members of the scientific community, both nationally and internationally, will enable us to explore together innovative pathways to address the energy challenges of our time.
I warmly invite each of you to actively participate in this event, a symbol of our collective commitment to a sustainable and innovative energy future.
I look forward to meeting you during these days to develop together new perspectives and energy solutions.
Welcome to all.
Conference Programme
Monday, June 23,2025 Morning | ||
08h00 - 9h00 |
Participant Registration
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09h00 - 10h00 |
Opening Ceremony
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10h00 - 11h00 |
First Strategic Keynote
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11h00 - 11h20 | Coffee Break | |
11h20 - 12h20 |
First Technical Keynote
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12h20 - 13h30 | Lunch Break | |
Monday, June 23,2025 Afternoon | ||
13h30 - 15h10 |
Technical session (Part1)
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15h10 - 15h30 | Coffee Break | |
15h30 - 16h30 |
Technical session (Part2)
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15h30 - 17h30 |
Roundtable Discussions
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Tuesday, June 24,2025 Morning | ||
09h00 - 10h40 |
Technical session (Part1)
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10h40 - 11h00 | Coffee Break | |
11h00 - 12h20 |
Technical session (Part2)
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12h20 - 13h30 | Lunch Break | |
Tuesday, June 24,2025 Afternoon | ||
13h30 - 15h10 |
Technical session (Part1)
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15h10 - 15h30 | Coffee Break | |
15h30 - 16h30 |
Technical session (Part2)
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15h30 - 17h30 |
Roundtable Discussions
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Wednesday, June 25,2025 Morning | ||
09h00 - 10h40 |
Technical session (Part1)
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10h40 - 11h00 | Coffee Break | |
11h00 - 12h20 |
Technical session (Part2)
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12h20 - 13h30 | Lunch Break | |
Wednesday, June 25,2025 Afternoon | ||
13h30 - 14h00 |
Event Summary
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14h00 - 14h15 |
Post-JST12 Approach
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14h15 - 15h00 |
Awards Ceremony
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15h00 - 15h30 |
JST12 Closing Ceremony
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The Thematic Axes of SONATRACH's JST 12"
The new challenges in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
– Petroleum systems, stratigraphic zones, leads, and prospects.
– Deepwater exploration and offshore oil and gas technologies.
– Carbonate reservoirs.
– Advancing subsalt exploration.
– Reservoir monitoring (Smart fields and 4D seismic).
– Enhanced/improved Oil Recovery (EOR/IOR).
– Reservoirs and Unconventional resources.
The environment and sustainable development at the heart of the energy transition process.
– Process optimization in Oil&Gas industry.
– Carbon footprint and Climate Finance.
– Green hydrogen, production, storage and transport.
Digital transformation
– Automation and control of energy processes.
– Artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
– Advanced data analysis.
– Blockchain and IoT.
– Cybersecurity.
– Modeling, Digital Twin, and Optimization.
– Digital integrity management systems.
History of SONATRACH's JSTs
The JST: An Intellectual and Scientific Adventure
JST 12 - 2025

1
Algiers, April 18-20, 1994
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

2
Algiers, April 22-24 , 1996
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

3
Algiers, April 19-22, 1998
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

4
Algiers, April 16-19, 2000
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

5
Algiers, December 16-18, 2002
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

6
Algiers, June 20-22, 2004
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

7
Oran, November 26-27, 2007
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

8
Algiers, November 15-19, 2008
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

9
Oran, April 08-10, 2013
The edition organized by the Central Management.

10
Oran, October 05-08, 2015
The edition organized by the Central Management.

11
Oran, April 16-19, 2018
The edition organized by the Central Management.
JST 12 - 2025

1
Algiers, April 18-20, 1994
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

2
Algiers, April 22-24, 1996
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

3
Algiers, April 19-22, 1998
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

4
Algiers, April 16-19, 2000
Edition Organized by Branches/Activities
(LTG-EXP-HYD-TRC)

5
Algiers, December 16-18, 2002
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

6
Algiers, June 20-22, 2004
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

7
Oran, November 26-27, 2007
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

8
Algiers, November 15-19, 2008
Edition Organized Within the Framework of
The "Algeria Energy Week (SEA)"

9
Oran, 08 to 10 April, 2013
The edition organized by the Central Management.

10
Oran, October 05-08, 2015
The edition organized by the Central Management.

11
Oran, April 16-19, 2018
The edition organized by the Central Management.
JST 12 - 2025
Tribute to Abdelhak BOUHAFS
Honoring a legacy of excellence, dedication, and inspiration.
On October 29, 2019, we lost the late Abdelhak BOUHAFS, former Chairman and CEO of SONATRACH, who led the company from 1989 to 1995 and again from 2000 to 2001.His visionary leadership profoundly impacted SONATRACH, notably through the launch of the PROMOS project, which modernized our management processes. The late Abdelhak BOUHAFS also initiated the Scientific and Technical Days (JST) in 1994, creating an international platform for exchanges between professionals and researchers, fostering the sharing of essential knowledge related to our activities.
Pratical information
The conference will take place over 3 days, from June 23 to June 25, 2025.
The venue for the JST12 event is the Mohamed Ben Ahmed Conference Center (CCO) in Oran, Algeria.
- June 23: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- June 24: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- June 25: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Yes, all participants will be able to download the JST 12 mobile app as the when the event gets closer.