
Construction of a power plant in Niamey: Sifi Ghrieb lays the first stone of the project
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, accompanied by his counterpart from the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine Mahaman, laid
Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, accompanied by his counterpart from the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine Mahaman, laid

AL24 News - Oil prices rise by more than 4 percent at settlement - The economy has seen crude oil prices increase, with Brent crude rising above $104 per barrel, amid growing doubts about the possibility of easing in the Gulf and Middle East.

Niamey - A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today, Tuesday in Niamey (Niger), between Algeria and the Republic of Niger in the field of hydrocarbons, aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation through the development of joint projects, according to a statement from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines.

Niamey - The SONATRACH group intends to commence drilling works at the Kafra field in Niger starting from April, following the completion of several studies, according to what was stated today, Tuesday in the capital Niamey, by the Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Hakim Zebiri.

The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced in a statement today, Tuesday, March 24, the establishment of 'SONELGAZ - International'. According to the same source, the establishment of this company comes 'in the context of the dynamics witnessed by the sector, particularly regarding the enhancement of its activities at the external level, allowing for the export of SONELGAZ's expertise and services abroad, and strengthening Algeria's position as a reliable and effective partner in its regional and international environment.' Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Qatar Energy announced today, Tuesday, March 24, the declaration of force majeure in some long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts. According to what was reported by Reuters, these contracts include clients in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

It was announced in Algeria today, Tuesday, the establishment of 'Sonelgaz - International' which will be responsible for developing the activities of the group outside national borders.

The Algerian Prime Minister, Aïmene Benabderrahmane, today, Tuesday, laid the foundation stone for the construction of a power generation station with a capacity of 40 megawatts in the Gouro Banda area of the capital Niamey, alongside his Nigerien counterpart, Ali Lamine Zeine.

Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, co-chaired in Niamey with his Nigerien counterpart Hawa Amadou a working meeting dedicated to discussing issues related to energy cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement from the ministry today, Tuesday.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajal, co-chaired a working meeting in Niamey with his Nigerian counterpart, Hawa Amadou, dedicated to discussing issues.

Oil prices increased by about 4% during trading on Tuesday, with Brent crude regaining the $104 per barrel level, driven by renewed concerns about global supplies and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. According to trading data, by 09:11 AM GMT, May 2026 Brent crude futures rose by about $4, reaching $104.35 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude contracts for April increased by about $3.49, or 4%, to $91.62 per barrel. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

The SONATRACH group intends to commence drilling works at the Kafra field in Niger starting from April, following the completion of several studies, according to what was stated this Tuesday in the capital Niamey by the Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Hakim Zebiri.