SITE intelligence group: ‘Al-Qaeda’ claims attack on Statoil Gas Plant in Algeria, issues threat against shale gas production

Sputnik — 19.03.2016 The al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) Islamist group claimed responsibility for an attack with explosive munitions on Norwegian energy major Statoil’s facility in the Algerian Sahara, media reported Saturday. The Norwegian oil and gas company declared state of emergency Friday following the attack on one of its gas facilities in Algeria. […]