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Coordination meeting of the Ministries of Energy and Hydrocarbons to accelerate the implementation of these projects

Coordination meeting of the Ministries of Energy and Hydrocarbons to accelerate the implementation of these projects

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, accompanied by the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjoul, chaired a coordination meeting today, Tuesday, to follow up and examine the progress of several important projects. According to a statement issued by the relevant ministry, the meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, and in the presence of the Secretary of State to the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines in charge of mines, Karima Bekir Tafer, and a number of senior officials from both ministries and their affiliated institutions, was dedicated to monitoring and examining the progress of the implementation of several strategic projects related to the connection to electrical and gas energies, including the zinc mine project in the Tala Hamza area in the Wilaya of Bejaia.

Feb 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
SONATRACH and Aramco Raise LPG Prices

SONATRACH and Aramco Raise LPG Prices

Saudi Aramco and Algerian SONATRACH have raised the official selling prices of liquefied petroleum gas for February by between 1% and 5.3% due to limited global supply. Traders reported, according to Reuters, that Aramco raised the official selling price of propane by $20 per ton to $545, and butane by $20 as well to $540 per ton. Propane and butane are primarily used as fuel for vehicles and heating, in addition to being raw materials for petrochemical production. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
New Solar Power Station with a Capacity of 200 MW to Enhance Energy in Gara Djebilet

New Solar Power Station with a Capacity of 200 MW to Enhance Energy in Gara Djebilet

The acting CEO of Sonelgaz, Rachid Abdessamad, revealed that the Gara Djebilet mine has been supplied with the necessary energy for construction work according to a proactive plan for the short and medium term, using turbines and transformers with capacities of 30 and 60 kilovolts, in preparation for the construction of a solar power generation station with a capacity of 200 MW, with a storage capacity equivalent to 25% of its production capacity, expected to enter production by the end of this year. The speaker noted during his appearance on the 'Forum de la Première' program on Algerian radio that the plan includes supplying the mine and all future facilities and activities, in addition to potential housing complexes in the area, explaining that this step falls within...

Feb 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Participates in the Meeting to Activate the African Energy Bank

Algeria Participates in the Meeting to Activate the African Energy Bank

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Miloud Majeld, represented the Minister of State, Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, in the proceedings of the meeting concerning the activation of the African Energy Bank, held in Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of supporting financing mechanisms for energy projects on the African continent. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, this participation came on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Exhibition and Conference (NIES 2026), held from February 2 to 5, 2026. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
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Chotri: The entry of the Gara Djebilet mine into service raises the contribution of the mining sector to gross national income from 1% to 5%

The head of the office of the Secretary of State for Energy and Mines in charge of mines, Mr. Jamaleddine Chotri, considered that the exploitation of the Gara Djebilet mine is a dream come true, which will give a strong boost to the national economy, emphasizing that the railway line represents a challenge to geography and logistical challenges, noting that the competitive advantage of the mine lies in the surface exploitation method, making production costs highly competitive, especially with the provision of gas and solar energy.

Feb 3, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Coordinating Meeting Between the Ministries of Hydrocarbons and Energy to Follow Up on Major Projects

Coordinating Meeting Between the Ministries of Hydrocarbons and Energy to Follow Up on Major Projects

A coordinating meeting was held today, Tuesday, in Algiers, between the Ministries of Hydrocarbons, Mines, and Energy and Renewable Energies, dedicated to monitoring the progress of several major projects regarding electricity and gas connections. It was emphasized during the meeting the necessity to accelerate and reduce implementation timelines, according to a joint statement from the ministries.

Feb 3, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
El-Menia: Launch of a plan to maintain over 1600 km of the electricity network

El-Menia: Launch of a plan to maintain over 1600 km of the electricity network

The Electricity and Gas Distribution Company (SONELGAZ) in El-Menia has launched a wide-ranging proactive plan to maintain the electricity network over a length of 1607 km, as part of the early preparations for the summer of 2026, according to a statement issued today, Tuesday, by the communication cell at the distribution directorate in El-Menia. The same source clarified that this plan is part of the maintenance program for the Great South network, where the distribution directorate has begun implementing a comprehensive periodic maintenance program for the electricity network aimed at enhancing technical readiness and improving the overall performance of the network in anticipation of peak consumption periods during the summer season.

Feb 3, 2026radioalgerie.dz