
Energy efficiency in Algeria: A national urgency
Algeria is at a decisive energy crossroads. The conclave held this Sunday, June 14, 2026, between the minister of
Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments

Algeria is at a decisive energy crossroads. The conclave held this Sunday, June 14, 2026, between the minister of

Algeria, which aims to strengthen its water security, has embarked on a vast program to establish desalination stations.

Algeria - The Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, met today, Monday, with the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of the Republic of Angola, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, to discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons, according to a statement from the ministry.

Algeria - The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, received today, Monday, in Algiers, a delegation from the Oil Regulatory Authority of Chad, headed by the Director General of the authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, according to a statement from the ministry.

The Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of the Republic of Angola, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons, according to a statement from the ministry on Monday.

On Monday, the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, received a delegation from the Oil Regulatory Authority of Chad, headed by the Director General of the authority.

Oran - The distribution management of Oran and Saniyah, affiliated with SONELGAZ, has established a special proactive program in anticipation of the summer season of 2026, which includes the implementation of new projects and extensive maintenance operations, aimed at addressing the expected increase in demand for electrical energy and ensuring the continuity and quality of public service for customers during peak periods, according to what was learned today, Monday, from the company.

The Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arqab, today, Monday, spoke with the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas of the Republic of Angola, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, about the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector, according to a statement from the ministry.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, received today, Monday in Algiers, a delegation from the Oil Regulatory Authority for the outlet in the Republic of Chad, headed by the Director General of the authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, according to a statement from the ministry.

Khalil Hedna, Director of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, confirmed that the Sonelgaz group has taken all necessary measures to support the national electricity grid to ensure greater comfort for citizens during the summer season coinciding with rising temperatures. He added that these measures are part of efforts to ensure the improvement of public service quality and enhance national energy security.

Oil prices fell this Monday to their lowest levels since March. Brent crude futures dropped by $3.58, or 4.10%, to $83.75, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell by $4.01, equivalent to 4.72%, to $80.87 per barrel.

Invited yesterday on the airwaves of Channel 3, the general director of Green Energy Cluster Algeria, Mr. Boukhalfa Yaici