
From the twilight of dependence to the dawn of refining: Africa's oil is awakening
From the Dangote refinery in Algeria, Africa is transforming its crude locally to ensure its energy sovereignty. Analysis.
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From the Dangote refinery in Algeria, Africa is transforming its crude locally to ensure its energy sovereignty. Analysis.

The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al-Ghais, is on a working visit to Algeria at the invitation of the Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, starting today, Saturday, until September 29, during which he will hold talks with senior officials in the country. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Hydrocarbons, the visit of the Secretary General of OPEC has a special significance, as it comes …

The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al-Ghais, is on a business visit to Algeria from September 26 to 29, 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, according to a statement from the ministry.

Oil prices fell by about 2% at the close of trading on Friday, affected by expectations of increased supply in the markets and a decline in supply concerns. Brent crude dropped by $2.28, or 2.1%, to $104.32 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 2.3%, or $2.20, to $92.41. Over the week, Brent rose by less than 1%, while West Texas Intermediate crude declined by about 8%.

Oil prices rose yesterday, Thursday, by more than 3% at settlement, reaching their highest levels in about a week, amid renewed concerns about crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose by $3.52 or 3.4% to $106.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by $2.45 or 2.7% to $94.61 per barrel. Both crude types touched an increase of about 5% during the session, with Brent recording its highest settlement level since September 15, while West Texas ended a series of six consecutive declines, during which it lost about 13%.

Oran – Oran will host, from October 5 to 7, the 14th edition of the salon and conference on energy and hydrogen in Africa and the Mediterranean 'NABAC', at the 'Mohamed Ben Ahmed' Convention Center, with the participation of a large number of national and international stakeholders in the energy sector, according to what was learned today, Thursday, from the organizers.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, along with the Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellali, and the Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, oversaw the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the phosphate chemical processing complex and fertilizer production in Oued Kebrit, Souk Ahras province, today Thursday. This project is part of the integrated phosphate project that includes the provinces of Annaba, Souk Ahras, Tebessa, and Bir El Ater. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, highlighted this Thursday from the Wilaya of Bir El Aater that the Blad El Hadba mine in this Wilaya represents "the first link in the integrated project for the extraction, valorization, transformation, and export of phosphate to global markets."

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, along with the Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellali, and the Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, oversaw the laying of the foundation stone for the phosphate extraction and valorization complex at the Bled El Hadba mine (Bir El Aater Province) this Thursday. This complex is part of the projects associated with the integrated phosphate project that includes the provinces of Annaba, Souk Ahras, Tebessa, and Bir El Aater.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, along with the Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellali, and the Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, oversaw the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the chemical phosphate processing plant and fertilizer production in Oued Kebrit, Souk Ahras Province, this Thursday. The project to construct this plant is part of the integrated phosphate project that includes the provinces of Annaba, Souk Ahras, Tebessa, and Bir El Ater.

Oil prices rose yesterday, Wednesday, by nearly four percent at settlement. Brent crude futures jumped by $3.83, or 3.86 percent, to settle at $103.08 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by $1.64, equivalent to 1.81 percent, settling at $92.16.

GECF: Pipeline gas exports are progressing towards Italy and Spain. Algeria strengthens its position as the 2nd supplier to the EU.