
"Sonelgaz" prepares for a record consumption wave this summer
Taking all precautions to ensure a quick response in case of any potential incidents.
Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments

Taking all precautions to ensure a quick response in case of any potential incidents.

A delegation from the company 'Naftal' has embarked on a business mission to Niger, at the invitation of the Nigerien petroleum company 'SONIDEP', to explore investment and partnership opportunities between the two sides, according to a statement from the public company issued today, Thursday.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, presided over the official launch of the national campaign for electricity consumption rationalization for the summer of 2026, organized under the slogan: "Rationalizing our energy... Ensuring our future," according to a statement from the ministry. The same source explained that this national campaign is part of the implementation of the national policy aimed at promoting the rational and efficient use of energy, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing energy security, especially during the summer season, which sees a noticeable increase in electricity demand.

In anticipation of the summer season, which sees a significant increase in electricity consumption, SONELGAZ has strengthened its production capacity by more than 1850 MW to meet peak demand periods, according to a statement made today, Thursday, in Algiers by a representative of the public group.

The Minister of Energy received an important official from a German group.

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Aqrab, received today, Thursday in Algiers, the Chairman of the German energy group 'VNG AG', Ulf Heitmüller, where they discussed business development and investment opportunities in the hydrocarbons sector, according to a statement from the ministry.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mr. Mohamed Arkab, the Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Mr. Abdelkader Djellali, and the Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mr. Mourad Hanifi, chaired a coordinating meeting today, Thursday, dedicated to monitoring the progress of the integrated phosphate project in the Hadba region of Tebessa, in implementation of the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at accelerating the pace of this strategic project and ensuring its entry into production within the specified deadlines, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy.

After the United States and Iran signed a temporary agreement.

Oil prices fell in early trading today, Thursday, by about 1 percent, amid a state of anticipation in global markets. Brent crude futures dropped by 89 cents or 1.12 percent to $78.66 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 98 cents or 1.28 percent to $75.81 per barrel.

The Electricity and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is organizing, today, at the Higher School of Hospitality and Tourism.

To confirm Algeria's enormous potential in gas and oil, a major project awaits SONATRACH: the intensification of exploration, the

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is set to soon launch a new interactive platform aimed at promoting content