Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments
Chinese companies are considering purchasing Iranian crude oil in an effort to mitigate rising prices due to the war against Iran. Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that state-owned refineries in China are looking into buying Iranian crude oil after Washington allowed the sale of some Iranian oil already loaded on tankers in international waters. The sources added that …
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Algeria's natural gas production reached 10.44 billion cubic meters in January 2026, an annual increase of 7% equivalent to 688 million cubic meters, the highest level in nearly three years, coinciding with anticipated diplomatic moves to enhance energy partnerships, notably the upcoming visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this Wednesday, which places the gas file at the forefront of concerns. According to a report from the Energy Research Platform, monthly production rose by 10.7%, an increase of one billion cubic meters compared to December 2025, while local consumption reached 6.62 billion cubic meters compared to 5.98 billion cubic meters a year ago, with the country continuing to rely on gas for nearly 99% of its electricity generation.
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The International Energy Agency warned of serious repercussions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy, calling for a collective response to the energy crisis. The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, stated that more than 40 energy facilities in 9 countries in the Middle East have suffered 'severe or very severe' damage due to the war, which could prolong disruptions in supply chains...
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Following Trump's statements about delaying American strikes on Iranian energy facilities.
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Algeria can seize the opportunity to export larger quantities of gas due to the supply crisis arising from
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On March 8, 2026, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed a decree approving the hydrocarbons contract linking
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Except for Italy, which rushed to increase its supplies of Algerian gas since 2022 and also invested money in several major projects, most European countries have increased their purchases of gas from the United States and other countries despite the difference in reliability, risks, and also price. However, the American-Israeli war on Iran has come as a new opportunity for the old continent to repent for its energy mistakes towards Algeria and move forward in pumping investments into a country that has proven through fluctuations and successive crises to be the most reliable and secure partner. In this context, the Italian Prime Minister is visiting Algeria this Wednesday on an official working visit, as announced by the Italian government in its agenda.
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Algeria - The joint cooperation committee meeting between Algeria and Niger at the expert level was held today, Sunday, in Niamey, which provided an opportunity to highlight the potential for deepening partnership and cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields such as energy, infrastructure, finance, and communications, in preparation for the second session of the high joint committee scheduled for tomorrow, Monday.
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Today, Sunday, the work of the joint committee for cooperation between Algeria and Niger at the expert level was opened in preparation for the convening of the Algerian-Nigerian high joint committee. The work of the joint committee includes the presence of various representatives from ministerial sectors to discuss cooperation and partnership opportunities and to review the most important strategic projects between the two countries. The areas of cooperation to be discussed include energy, infrastructure, communications, security, banking, ...
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An official from the Nigerian oil company confirms the project's imminent realization.
elkhabar.com
This Sunday in Niamey, the work of the Joint Cooperation Committee between Algeria and Niger at the expert level took place, which provided an opportunity to highlight the potential for deepening partnership and cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields such as energy, infrastructure, finance, and communications, in preparation for the second session of the High Joint Cooperation Committee scheduled for this Monday.
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Oil prices rose during trading on Friday, continuing to gain for the fourth consecutive session, amid signs of ongoing supply disruptions.
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