Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments
Russia has doubled its exports of refined oil products to Central Asia and Afghanistan between January and November, according to a report by Iqtissad Al Balad.
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Algeria - The National Police's Anti-Drug and Psychotropic Substances Service has put an end to the activities of an organized crime network that operated in several states, arresting 9 suspects and seizing over 56 kilos of cocaine and 260 kilos of hashish, according to a statement by the service on Sunday.
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Algeria has witnessed a rapid pace in completing strategic mining, energy, and renewable energy projects during 2025, with the start of exploiting a significant part of these projects expected soon, similar to the Gara Djebilet iron mine (Tindouf) in early 2026.
aps.dzAlgeria - The national company for iron and steel, SonarM, a branch of the (SonarM) group, under the supervision of the National Office for Explosives, carried out an explosive demolition operation on Friday to extract iron ore from the Gara Djebilet mine in the west of Tindouf, according to a statement from the public group.
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Algeria - The Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines, in charge of Mines, Mrs. Krima Bekir Tafer, chaired a working session with the Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Geology of Chad, Mrs. Ndalimodji Alex Naimbay, in Algiers today, Thursday, to study means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
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Algiers - Algeria has fully utilized its non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council and worked with determination and firmness to defend the Sahrawi people's inalienable right to self-determination and independence, based on its commitment to defending just causes worldwide.
aps.dzAlgeria - Energy and development experts in Algiers on Sunday stressed that energy transition is no longer limited to environmental approaches, but is a key pillar to protect the national economy. They emphasized that the success of this path depends on enhancing the national quality framework, localizing production chains, and supporting national expertise.
aps.dzAlgeria - Biaa Chakerd was appointed on Monday in Algiers as the president of the Electricity and Gas Regulation Committee, succeeding Souad Attia.
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Algeria - Sonatrach's General Assembly approved the company's annual budget for 2026, and adopted a medium-term development plan for the period 2026-2030, aimed at enhancing exploration and production activities, as well as developing downstream industries, particularly refining and petrochemicals, to meet domestic market needs and support export capacities, according to a statement by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, issued on Thursday.
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Algeria - The National Agency for the Valuation of Hydrocarbon Resources, 'Algeria's Oil', announced today in Algiers the official launch of a digital platform that allows oil companies to gauge their interest in investing in Algeria, in preparation for the upcoming tender 'Algeria Round 2026'.
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Algeria - Sonatrach and Indonesian company Pertamina signed today, Monday, at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Sonatrach, three service contracts related to the lifting of crude oil, condensates and refined petroleum gases produced from the Ménégas offshore (Block 405 A) in El Oued Province.
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Oil prices fell by more than 2% at settlement on Friday, with investors assessing a potential increase in supply. Futures for Brent crude dropped $1.60 or 2.57% to $60.64 a barrel at settlement, while US WTI crude fell $1.61 or 2.76% to $56.74 a barrel.
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