--- title: Automatic welding by LEAD on a 90km, 34-inch gas pipeline in Algeria description: Completed a 90km, 34-inch gas pipeline welding project in Algeria with LEAD Algeria, showcasing our expertise in large-scale pipeline construction. --- [info@qapqa.com](mailto:info@qapqa.com)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qapqa/)[+31 (0) 321 38 66 77](tel:+31(0)321386677)[Contact us](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) [Contact us](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/)[info@qapqa.com](mailto:info@qapqa.com)[+31 (0) 321 386 677](tel:+31(0)321386677)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qapqa/)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@QapqaGroup) [![Qapqa-logo-CMYK\_incl JS kleur](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png?width=1894&height=816&name=Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png "Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl JS kleur")](https://qapqa.com/) [![Qapqa joining solutions automatic welding technology logo grey orange](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png?width=1894&height=816&name=Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png "Qapqa joining solutions automatic welding technology logo grey orange")](https://qapqa.com/) - [Services](https://qapqa.com/services) - [Equipment](https://qapqa.com/equipment) - [Projects](https://qapqa.com/references/) - [Reference letters](https://qapqa.com/reference-letters) - [Solutions](https://qapqa.com/solutions/) - [Industries](https://qapqa.com/industries) - [News](https://qapqa.com/news-events) - [About us](https://qapqa.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://qapqa.com/services) - [Equipment](https://qapqa.com/equipment) - [Projects](https://qapqa.com/references/) - [Reference letters](https://qapqa.com/reference-letters) - [Solutions](https://qapqa.com/solutions/) - [Industries](https://qapqa.com/industries) - [News](https://qapqa.com/news-events) - [About us](https://qapqa.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) # LEAD Algeria - Ain Tsila Pipeline ![Company](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler.svg) **Company:** LEAD Company: LEAD ![Type](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler%20(3).svg) **Type:** Gas Pipeline Type: Gas Pipeline ![pipeline project](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/Qapqa_April2024/images/pipeline%20project.svg) **Project:** Ain Tsila Pipeline Project: Ain Tsila Pipeline ![Client](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler%20(4).svg) **Client:** Petrofac Client: Petrofac ![svg-gobbler (2)](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler%20(2).svg) **Material:** X65 Material: X65 ![Country](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler%20(1).svg) **Country:** Algeria Country: Algeria ![diameter icon](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/diameter%20icon.svg) **Diameter:** 34" **WT:** 14 mm Diameter: 34" WT: 14 mm ![Distance](https://qapqa.com/hubfs/svg-gobbler%20(5).svg) **Distance:** 90 km Distance: 90 km Characteristics - Automatic welding of the root-pass with GMAW-RMD without copper backing. - Filling/capping with Advanced Pulse (P-GMAW). ## Ain Tsila Gas Pipeline Completed by LEAD in Algeria [In 2022, LEAD Contracting & Trading Ltd. successfully completed the Ain Tsila Gas Pipeline Project in Algeria](https://lead-ae.com/Projects/details?id=fd41f6be-5e75-4e2c-8162-ebbf9ab4435f). This major infrastructure project transported natural gas from the Ain Tsila gas field in the Illizi Basin to processing facilities and onward to the national grid. The project was awarded by **Petrofac International LLC** as part of the broader Ain Tsila Development Project and played a crucial role in expanding Algeria’s domestic energy supply and export capacity. ## About LEAD (Contracting & Trading Ltd.) **LEAD Contracting & Trading Ltd.** is a leading regional company specializing in pipeline construction, welding, and energy infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on technology and safety, LEAD delivers turnkey solutions for gas and oil pipelines across challenging terrains. Their philosophy emphasizes skilled personnel and advanced equipment as the foundation for reliable, high-quality project delivery. ## Ain Tsila Gas Pipeline Project The **Ain Tsila Gas Pipeline** spans **90 km** and is constructed with **34-inch X65 steel pipes** with a wall thickness of **14 mm**. LEAD was responsible for full pipeline construction, including welding and installation, ensuring compliance with strict quality and safety standards. For this project, **LEAD utilized the [PWT XCS Welding System](https://qapqa.com/equipment/xcs-welding-system/)** to deliver automated, high-integrity welding solutions. This advanced technology was particularly crucial for remote desert operations and high-spec gas infrastructure in North Africa’s energy sector, ensuring efficiency, safety, and superior quality throughout the pipeline. This pipeline strengthens Algeria’s energy infrastructure, enabling efficient transport of natural gas from remote fields in the Illizi Basin to central processing facilities, supporting both domestic consumption and export. By combining LEAD’s expertise with advanced construction techniques, the project demonstrates Algeria’s growing capacity to deliver world-class energy infrastructure, create local employment, and enhance regional energy security. 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