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Who supplies filter aid in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Hassi Messaoud. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Algiers in about 14–22 days, then 3–4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Hassi Messaoud needs filter aid
Algeria's largest oil field and the base for Saharan oilfield services. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Algeria is Africa's largest country and a major oil and gas producer, with Sonatrach operating fields around Hassi Messaoud and processing complexes at Arzew and Skikda. The state also funds large housing and cement programmes.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Hassi Messaoud
Oil and gas operations in Hassi Messaoud run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Hassi Messaoud, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of filter aid to Hassi Messaoud
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to AlgiersIndicative transit 14–22 days (North Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Hassi MessaoudAbout 3–4 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Hassi Messaoud
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Algeria working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic, French, Tamazight) |
| Quotation | USD (DZD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Hassi Messaoud: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Algeria working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +213 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French, Tamazight; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Hassi Messaoud
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Power & utilitiesAlso buys: Power plants, Utilities, Transmission contractors
Filter Aid specifications for Hassi Messaoud
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Algeria's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Import rules change often; certificates of conformity and origin are commonly required, so confirm with your customs broker.