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Review of SONELGAZ Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

Review of SONELGAZ Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, chaired today, Sunday in Algiers, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee, during which the results of the SONELGAZ group for the second quarter of 2026 were reviewed, according to a statement from the ministry. The meeting, which comes as part of the regular follow-up on the sector's activities and the evaluation of performance and achievement indicators, was dedicated to studying and following up on several files related to the sector's activities.

Aug 9, 2026echaab.dz
Trade & Exports
AL24 | الاقتصاد

Algeria Tops the List of Naphtha Exporters to Europe

Europe's imports of naphtha saw an increase in July 2026, supported by Algeria, with total imports for the continent rising by 39.2% month-on-month compared to June, equivalent to 490,000 tons. Algeria topped the list of naphtha (Naphtha) exporters, which is a light liquid intermediate petroleum product obtained during the crude oil refining process, and is considered a key raw material …

Aug 9, 2026al24news.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
Renewable energies: The large solar project continues

Renewable energies: The large solar project continues

The renewable energy market is undergoing significant changes. Indeed, after a record year in 2025 marked by purchases of photovoltaic equipment nearing 2.1 gigawatts (GW), compared to only 350 megawatts (MW) in 2024, Algeria is experiencing a noticeable slowdown in its imports at the beginning of 2026. They have decreased by 46% in the first half of the current year, equivalent to a drop of 390 MW, according to figures from the specialized platform 'Attaqa'.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Natural gas liquids: Algeria, the leading producer in Africa

Natural gas liquids: Algeria, the leading producer in Africa

Algeria is among the largest producers of natural gas liquids (ethane, naphtha, and LPG) in the world. It ranks first in Africa with a production of 268,000 barrels/day and 9th globally, according to the latest statistical report on energy (World Energy) for the fiscal year 2025, an international reference on supply, demand, and key trends in the sector.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
AL24 | الاقتصاد

Oil prices rise as Brent crude exceeds $82 per barrel

Oil prices recorded a slight increase during morning trading today, Friday, in the international London market, amid prevailing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East region. Just before noon, the prices of Brent crude, for October delivery, rose by 0.34 percent to reach $82.21 per barrel. The prices of futures contracts for West Texas Intermediate crude, for September delivery, also increased by 0.17 …

Aug 7, 2026al24news.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil rises by more than $3 at settlement

Oil rises by more than $3 at settlement

Oil prices rose by more than three dollars per barrel at settlement on Thursday. Brent crude futures closed up $3.04, or 3.83 percent, at $82.49 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures closed up $2.07, or 2.75 percent, at $77.29.

Aug 7, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Brent crude above $79 per barrel at settlement

Brent crude above $79 per barrel at settlement

Oil prices varied at settlement on Wednesday, with Brent crude rising slightly and American crude falling. Brent crude futures rose by nine cents or 0.11 percent to $79.45 per barrel at settlement. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell by 55 cents or 0.73 percent to $75.22 per barrel.

Aug 6, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil: Brent crude above $80 per barrel

Oil: Brent crude above $80 per barrel

Oil prices recorded a slight increase today, Wednesday, after a 10 percent decline since the beginning of the week, amid market anticipation of geopolitical developments in the Middle East. In early morning trading, the price of Brent crude for October delivery rose by 1.34 percent to $80.42 per barrel. Meanwhile, its American counterpart, West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery, increased by 0.70 percent to $76.30 per barrel.

Aug 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz