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12,000 jobs expected from renewable energy projects in Algeria

12,000 jobs expected from renewable energy projects in Algeria

The Director General of the Algerian Green Energy Group, Professor Boukhalfa Yaïssi, announced the launch of new projects in the field of renewable energy that are expected to provide around 12,000 jobs, focusing on training competencies and qualifying human resources to meet the sector's requirements. He emphasized that ensuring continuity and transitioning to new investments represent the biggest challenge in the upcoming phase. Yaïssi explained during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the air of the first radio channel that these projects are part of a broader national program aimed at producing 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2035, including 3,200 megawatts under construction, which will allow for the provision of between 6 to 8 billion...

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
SONATRACH Achieves New Oil and Gas Discovery in the Libyan Ghadames Basin

SONATRACH Achieves New Oil and Gas Discovery in the Libyan Ghadames Basin

The National Oil Corporation, state-owned in Libya, announced a new oil and gas discovery from the exploratory well A1-69/02 in the Ghadames Basin in collaboration with SONATRACH, recording a daily production of 13 million cubic feet of gas and 327 barrels of condensate. The well is located 70 kilometers from the Al-Wafa field and was drilled to a depth of 8,440 feet, extracting resources from the Ouinat Wanin and Ouin Kazza layers. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
With a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day.. The Koudiat Darawesh desalination plant resumes operations at full production capacity

With a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day.. The Koudiat Darawesh desalination plant resumes operations at full production capacity

The Koudiat Darawesh seawater desalination plant in the El Tarf province has resumed its operations at full production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day, following the completion of preventive maintenance works and the resolution of a technical issue that was controlled, ensuring the continuity of water supply for the provinces of El Tarf and Annaba. This occurred during a work and inspection visit by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, who reviewed the general condition of the plant and observed the normal conditions of its restart, alongside monitoring the technical interventions that followed the issue recorded during the restart phase. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Mr. Ajal discusses ways to enhance cooperation with his Ivorian counterpart

Mr. Ajal discusses ways to enhance cooperation with his Ivorian counterpart

Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajal, held a meeting today, Wednesday, via videoconference, with the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, the current president of the ministerial meeting of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Mamadou Sankafou Koulibaly, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement from the ministry.

Apr 8, 2026aps.dz
Agreement between Naftal and the Automotive Industry Development Corporation to acquire 400 complete traction sets

Agreement between Naftal and the Automotive Industry Development Corporation to acquire 400 complete traction sets

Algeria - Naftal signed a protocol agreement today, Wednesday, in Algiers, with the Automotive Industry Development Corporation, which is affiliated with the Military Industries Directorate of the Ministry of National Defense, and two commercial contracts with two subsidiaries of the same institution, to acquire 400 complete traction sets to enhance the supply of petroleum products to the southern provinces.

Apr 8, 2026aps.dz