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Recent report reveals renewable energy capabilities in Algeria until 2040

Recent report reveals renewable energy capabilities in Algeria until 2040

Algeria is working to bring a total capacity of 2.6 gigawatts of renewable energy into service after the completion of construction and building works, driven by the transition of several projects from the development phase to execution over the past two years, while another 600 megawatts remain in preliminary stages including contract awards and others, as part of the path to accelerate the energy transition and achieve the strategic goals of the sector. According to recent data from the report by 'Dii Desert Energy', the total operational capacity of renewable energy by the end of 2025 is expected to reach about 446 megawatts, with a clear disparity between different energy sources, as photovoltaic solar energy dominates current capacities compared to...

Feb 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Expected qualitative leap.. Algeria injects 2.6 GW of renewable energy into its grid

Expected qualitative leap.. Algeria injects 2.6 GW of renewable energy into its grid

Algeria is working to bring a total capacity of 2.6 GW of renewable energy into service after the completion of construction and building works, driven by the transition of several projects from the development phase to execution over the past two years, while another 600 MW remain in preliminary stages including contract awarding and others, as part of the path to accelerate the energy transition and achieve the strategic objectives of the sector. According to recent data from the report by 'Dii Desert Energy', the total operational capacity of renewable energy by the end of 2025 is expected to reach about 446 MW, with a clear disparity between different energy sources, as photovoltaic solar energy dominates current capacities compared to...

Feb 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Oil on a Working Visit to Algeria Starting Today, Sunday

Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Oil on a Working Visit to Algeria Starting Today, Sunday

The Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Oil, Mohamed Ould Khaled, begins this Sunday a two-day working visit to Algeria aimed at discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines. The Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Oil will be accompanied on this visit by a high-level delegation that includes officials from major Mauritanian institutions active in the energy sector, such as the Mauritanian Hydrocarbons Company SMH, the Mauritanian Electricity Company Somelec, and the Mauritanian Refining Company Somir, along with several officials from the ministry.

Feb 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
New Algerian Majority on the Board of Directors of the SONATRACH Refinery in Italy

New Algerian Majority on the Board of Directors of the SONATRACH Refinery in Italy

Recent changes to the board of directors of the Augusta refinery in Italy, owned by the national oil company SONATRACH, have once again resulted in an Algerian majority in this important body of the company, with Miloud Amara being re-elected as president, coinciding with a new strategy for the company to conduct field monitoring of various facilities spread across Italy by the board of directors. In this context, the general assembly of shareholders approved the appointment of a new board of directors for the SONATRACH refinery in Italy, which includes, alongside Miloud Amara as re-elected president, 5 Algerian members: Salima Abdoun, Ismail Ould Ali, Abdelghani Hamouch, Nassima Hadash, as well as Rosario Pistorio, who is considered Italian...

Feb 14, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand in Algeria rises by 4.5% annually

Electricity demand in Algeria rises by 4.5% annually

Electricity demand in Algeria is expected to rise at an annual rate of 4.5% until 2030, driven by economic growth, population expansion, and increased need for cooling to cope with extreme heat waves, while natural gas plants remain the main source of generation, accounting for 99% of the mix. According to a recent report from the International Energy Agency, Algeria recorded a 5.4% increase in electricity consumption in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a historical peak electricity consumption of 20.628 gigawatts on July 23 of last year, amid exceptional heat waves that affected demand. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Feb 14, 2026echoroukonline.com