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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Towards a Deeper Partnership between Algeria and Niger in the Oil and Gas Industry

Towards a Deeper Partnership between Algeria and Niger in the Oil and Gas Industry

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with a delegation from the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector and expand partnership areas along the value chain, including refining, petrochemicals, drilling, field development, and facility maintenance, in addition to developing petroleum product activities in Niger with the contribution of Naftal, promoting local content, and exchanging expertise in oil data management, environmental protection, and petroleum services. Arkab reiterated, during the meeting held today, Tuesday, at the ministry's headquarters, Algeria's readiness, through SONATRACH and its subsidiaries, to support Niger in developing the hydrocarbons sector by transferring Algerian expertise and intensifying programs.

May 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Minister of Energy Receives Secretary General of the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger - Iqtissad Al Balad

Minister of Energy Receives Secretary General of the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger - Iqtissad Al Balad

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mr. Mohamed Arkab, received on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the ministry headquarters, a delegation from the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger, led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Petroleum, Mr. Abdel Karim Mohamed Ali, accompanied by the Director General of the National Petroleum Company “SONIDEP”, in the presence of officials from both sides.

May 19, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Surge in Algerian Gas Exports to Tunisia in 2026

Surge in Algerian Gas Exports to Tunisia in 2026

Tunisia's imports of Algerian gas recorded an increase of 8% during the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately 694,000 tons of equivalent (4.93 million barrels), contributing to a 7% rise in electricity production to 4,493 GWh, amid a near-total reliance on natural gas for power generation. According to data obtained by the specialized energy platform, Algerian gas continues to play a pivotal role in meeting Tunisian energy demand, with the electricity sector relying on gas for nearly 93%, making supplies from Algeria a key element in the stability of the country's energy system, especially with rising domestic consumption during peak periods. Watch the full content on the platform...

May 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil Refineries in Africa.. Algeria Leads the Refining Boom - Iqtissad Al Balad

Oil Refineries in Africa.. Algeria Leads the Refining Boom - Iqtissad Al Balad

Algeria is leading the refining boom that the African continent is witnessing after decades of African countries exporting crude oil worth billions of dollars and spending annually between 60 and 90 billion dollars on petroleum product imports. However, the picture has begun to change gradually with the entry of massive projects such as the Dangote refinery in Nigeria and Algeria's expansions through the SONATRACH complex, where the Skikda refinery is considered the second largest refinery on the continent after Nigeria's Dangote in terms of refining capacity, recording 355,000 barrels per day.

May 19, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
A New Step for Algeria Towards Achieving Energy Security

A New Step for Algeria Towards Achieving Energy Security

Algeria has taken a significant step towards enhancing its electrical system and producing clean energy for export, embodying its ambition to become an important hub for exporting this energy, given its available resources and production surplus. This step involves the inauguration of the largest two solar power plants in Algeria, with a total capacity of 400 megawatts, overseen by the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies...

May 19, 2026al24news.dz
Economic Policy
Algeria Among the Top 10 African Countries in the 2026 Ranking

Algeria Among the Top 10 African Countries in the 2026 Ranking

Algeria topped the list of African countries most represented in the 'Best Countries of 2026' ranking, coming in at 87th globally, among a list of 10 African countries evaluated by the 'U.S. News & World Report' based on criteria including governance, economy, health, infrastructure, opportunities, culture, and natural environment. The 2026 ranking reflects Algeria's reliance primarily on the oil and gas sector, which constitutes the main source of state revenues and foreign exchange earnings, amid ongoing government efforts to diversify the economy through agriculture, industry, and services, without diminishing the significant weight of the energy sector in the structure of the national economy. شاهد المحتوى كاملا على الشروق أونلاين Th...

May 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Among the Largest Oil Refining Systems in Africa

Algeria Among the Largest Oil Refining Systems in Africa

Algeria is one of the prominent players in the oil refining sector in Africa, with a total capacity estimated at about 677,000 barrels per day by the end of 2025, placing it third on the continent after Nigeria (1.125 million barrels per day) and Egypt (893,000 barrels per day), according to data from the Energy Research Unit. The Energy Research Unit's data indicates that the total refining capacity in Africa has risen to 4.17 million barrels per day in 2025, compared to 4.14 million barrels per day in 2024, while actual production reached about 2.37 million barrels per day, reflecting a continued gap between refining capacities and actual production within the continent. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

May 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Aims to Become a Regional Hub for Electricity Exports

Algeria Aims to Become a Regional Hub for Electricity Exports

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, confirmed that Algeria aspires to become an important hub for electricity exports, benefiting from the significant capabilities available and the surplus recorded in production. He pointed out that the country has become qualified to export considerable amounts of electricity to foreign markets. The minister, during his supervision yesterday, Monday, of the inauguration of a photovoltaic station with a capacity of 200 megawatts peak in the municipality of Laghrous, alongside the state governor Lakhdar Seddas, stated that Algeria has 'become an important hub in the energy sector across the African continent,' adding that the country's high authorities are working to achieve production exceeding 15,000 megawatts in the long term to support export trends. Read the full content...

May 19, 2026echoroukonline.com