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The Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, receives officials from the 'Equinor' group.
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The Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, receives officials from the 'Equinor' group.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajal, was received yesterday, Monday, in Abidjan, by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Bougou Mambe, as part of a working visit to this country, according to a statement from the ministry. In a statement to the press following the reception, Mr. Ajal confirmed that this meeting allowed for a review of the prospects for cooperation and bilateral partnership in the energy sector, particularly Algeria's contribution to the development of electrical infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire.

By K. Boukhalfa According to the German Federal Statistical Office, German imports from Algeria surged by about 11% in 2025, reaching 1.4 billion euros, a trend that further accelerated in the first quarter of 2026 with a 20% increase. For comparison, in 2024, German imports amounted to 1.2 billion euros. This surge is largely explained by oil and petroleum products, which make up the bulk of Algeria's export basket to Germany, and whose value logically follows the upward trajectory of international prices.

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Algeria - The Sonelgaz Distribution Directorate for Sidi Abdallah confirmed that it has completed, in record time, the connection of 10,507 housing units in Rahmania to electricity and gas, noting in a statement today, Monday, that this represents an 'exceptional technical and human challenge, through the completion of the connection of the residential site to the electrical and gas network, and ensuring its full energy readiness.'

Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajal, began a two-day business visit to Abidjan today, Monday, as part of continuing to strengthen Algerian-Ivorian bilateral cooperation, which has seen remarkable dynamics in recent months, according to a statement from the ministry.

Algeria - Today, Monday, the Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, received the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Energy, Sunndy Eriksen Shifrak, in Algiers, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, evaluating the current state of cooperation between SONATRACH and the Norwegian 'Equinor', and reviewed prospects for its advancement in the fields of research, exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons, according to a statement from the ministry.

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The Norwegian Deputy Minister of Energy, Sunnhord Eriksen Shifrak, confirmed today, Monday, his country's and the Equinor group's desire to expand partnership and investment areas with Algeria. During talks with the Algerian Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, Sunnhord Eriksen Shifrak expressed his satisfaction with the level of cooperation with Algeria, emphasizing his country's desire to expand partnership and investment areas, especially in the fields of energy resource development, emission reduction, and the exchange of modern expertise and technologies, praising Algeria's efforts.

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Aqrab, received the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Norway, Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak, accompanied by a high-level delegation that included the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Algeria and several officials from the Equinor group, in the presence of the President of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT), Samir Bakhti, and the President of the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority, Amin Ramini, along with officials from the ministry.

The Norwegian Deputy Minister of Energy, Sunnhild Eriksen Schjefrak, praised Algeria's position as a reliable partner and a key player in the regional and international energy market on Monday. The Norwegian official was received by the Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the 'Equinor' group. This is part of strengthening cooperation and partnership relations between the two countries in the hydrocarbons sector. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjall, arrived this Monday evening in the Ivorian capital Abidjan for a two-day working visit. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjall will be received by the Ivorian Prime Minister. The visit program includes overseeing the ceremonies to crown the diligent efforts made by the working teams composed of experts from both sides.