In Amenas is a desert city located in the southeastern part of Algeria, near the borders with Libya and Niger. It is situated in the Illizi Province and is known for its natural gas extraction activities. The city has a population of around 4,500 people and is primarily inhabited by workers and their families involved in the oil and gas industry. In Amenas is also home to an international airport and has limited amenities and services due to its remote location in the Sahara Desert.