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Algeria - The Regulatory Authority for Hydrocarbons and the Organization of African Petroleum Producing Countries discussed launching an initiative to establish a forum for regulatory bodies in the hydrocarbons sector on the continent, according to a statement from the authority today, Sunday.
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The eight countries involved in voluntary production cuts within OPEC+, along with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, and Russia, decided to increase their total production by 206,000 barrels per day during May. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, this decision was made during the ministerial meetings dedicated to monitoring the implementation of evaluation and follow-up mechanisms related to the decisions of the participating countries in the cooperation declaration (OPEC+), on Sunday, April 5, which saw Algeria participate via videoconferencing. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
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The eight countries involved in voluntary production cuts within OPEC+, along with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, and Russia, have decided to increase their total production by 206,000 barrels per day during May. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, this decision was made during the ministerial meetings dedicated to monitoring the implementation of evaluation and follow-up mechanisms related to the decisions of the participating countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (OPEC+), on Sunday, April 5, which saw Algeria participating via video conferencing. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
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The OPEC+ alliance approved today, Sunday, an increase in oil production by 206,000 barrels per day during the upcoming month of May.
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Both the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority and the Organization of African Petroleum Producing Countries discussed launching an initiative to establish a forum for regulatory bodies in the hydrocarbons sector on the continent.
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South Korea has urged Gulf countries to provide stable energy supplies and essential materials, such as naphtha, to South Korea.
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Dr. Mourad Ajjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, chaired a meeting today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, which included several key officials from the ministry and representatives from the Atomic Energy Authority (CMENA), to discuss several files related to the management of the sector's activities. During the meeting, detailed presentations were made on the items listed on the agenda, where the minister issued his directives and instructions to ensure the follow-up of decision implementation and to enhance the efficiency of sector management. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.
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Four sources from the OPEC+ alliance, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, reported that the alliance may approve an increase in oil production today, Sunday, but it will likely be 'theoretical' only, as major member countries are unable to raise production due to the American-Zionist war on Iran, according to Reuters. Reuters noted that the conflict has effectively closed the Hormuz Strait since the end of February, which is the most important global oil export route, leading to the largest supply disruption ever, with global production declining by between 12 and 15 million barrels per day, or about 15% of global supplies. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
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Today, Sunday, the OPEC+ alliance is meeting to discuss oil production quotas for May, amid strong possibilities of approving a new increase in production, considering the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and their impact on oil supplies.
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The zinc and lead mine in Tala Hamza and Amezour in Bejaia is expected to rank seventh globally in zinc production, with a capacity of 170,000 tons annually, which approaches the production levels of some major European mines, enhancing Algeria's position among the top global producers, according to a report from a specialized energy research platform. According to the report, the project relies on reserves estimated at about 54 million tons, of which 34 million tons are extractable, with a mineral composition of 78% zinc and 22% lead, extending over approximately 23.4 hectares, placing it among the largest mines globally in terms of reserves, and giving Algeria a leading position among the top three countries globally in zinc reserves. See the full content...
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The decision came during the OPEC+ meetings and the JMMC meeting.
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Both the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority and the Organization of African Petroleum Producing Countries discussed launching an initiative to establish a forum for regulatory bodies in the hydrocarbons sector on the continent, according to a statement from the authority this Sunday. This came during a meeting where the President of the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority, Amin Ramini, received the Secretary General of the Organization of African Petroleum Producing Countries, Farid Ghazali, in early April, where they addressed topics of mutual interest, particularly the authority's tasks and expertise in regulating and monitoring hydrocarbon activities, according to the same source.
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