Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments
Algeria - Today, Thursday, the Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed in Algiers with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Omani Suhail Bahwan Group, Sheikh Saad Suhail Bahwan, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of hydrocarbons and petrochemicals and to expand joint investments, according to a statement from the ministry.
Today, Thursday, the Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, received at the ministry's headquarters the CEO of Sterling Oil Exploration and Production Company (SEEPCO), Mohit Barot, in the presence of ministry officials, according to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Energy. According to the same statement, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation, investment, and partnership between the Algerian SONATRACH group and Sterling Oil.
The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, received today, Thursday, the CEO of the Indian company 'Sterling Oil' for exploration and production of energy.
The European Commission has unveiled a new energy strategy named T-MED (Mediterranean Cooperation in Renewable Energies and Clean Technologies), which aims to transform the southern Mediterranean basin into a major platform for green electricity production, in a project described as one of the most ambitious plans in the history of European energy policy, with Algeria emerging as a key player in the global energy transition equation.
A delegation from the Algerian hydrocarbons sector is participating in the Global Energy Show Canada 2026, held in Calgary, Canada, from June 9 to 11, which is one of the most prominent international events specialized in the energy field, according to a statement from the ministry today, Wednesday. The Algerian delegation included ...
Algeria - A delegation from the hydrocarbons sector is participating in the Global Energy Show Canada 2026, held in Calgary, Canada, from June 9 to 11, which is one of the most prominent international events specialized in the energy field, according to a statement from the ministry on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that more than 200 commercial ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz as part of what he described as a secret U.S. mission to support oil tankers. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that more than 100 million barrels of oil have been transported through the strait.
Algeria - The media outlet 'Pipeline Journal' highlighted the geopolitical dimension of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline and its importance in achieving African integration, especially with SONATRACH starting last week in Adrar the construction works for the Algerian section of this energy project aimed at connecting Nigeria to European markets via Niger and Algeria.
China has begun to rely on part of its commercial crude oil stocks to ensure the stability of its energy supplies and avoid any severe disruptions in the local market, especially with rising tensions in the Gulf region and declining oil flows through the nearly closed Strait of Hormuz due to the repercussions of the escalation in the Middle East. According to estimates from specialized companies in energy market analysis, it is expected that...
Algeria - Today, Tuesday, in Algiers, the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with the Executive Vice President for Africa of the Norwegian energy group 'Equinor', Ms. Nina Bergit Kosh, ways to enhance and expand bilateral cooperation in various fields of the oil and gas industry, according to a statement from the ministry.
Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mr. Mourad Ajjal, received today, Tuesday in Algiers, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, who is visiting Algeria in his capacity as President of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors of the Global Institute for Green Growth, where they discussed the prospects for enhancing cooperation, especially in the fields of energy transition, sustainable development, and energy efficiency, in line with Algeria's aims to build a sustainable economy, according to a ministry statement.
The Spanish newspaper 'La Razón' revealed, based on data from the Spanish Strategic Petroleum Reserves Agency (Cores), that Algeria continued to maintain its position as one of the main gas suppliers to Spain during the first four months of 2026, despite the noticeable increase in Russian gas imports. The data showed that Russia became the third largest gas supplier to the Spanish market during the period from January to April 2026, after its exports rose to 22,973 GWh, marking an increase of 31.8 percent compared to the same period last year. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.