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Algeria captures 20% of African hydrogen demand after consumption grows 4 times

Algeria captures 20% of African hydrogen demand after consumption grows 4 times

Hydrogen demand in Africa surged by over 72% between 2012 and 2024, reaching 3.1 million tons, compared to 1.8 million tons 12 years ago, with Algeria ranking second in Africa with a share of 20% of total demand, behind Egypt which captured 49%. A recent report, reviewed by the Energy Research Unit, indicated that Algeria increased its hydrogen consumption by about four times during the same period, reaching 0.7 million tons in 2024, making it one of the largest hydrogen markets in Africa alongside Egypt and Nigeria. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Africa and Worldwide.. This is Algeria's Ranking Among the Countries with the Lowest Fuel Prices in June 2026

Africa and Worldwide.. This is Algeria's Ranking Among the Countries with the Lowest Fuel Prices in June 2026

Algeria maintained stable fuel prices during June 2026, remaining among the ten African countries with the lowest gasoline costs, while the global average fuel price decreased to $1.51 per liter, compared to $1.52 per liter the previous month. Data from the 'Global Petrol Prices' platform showed that Algeria was one of only three African countries that maintained stable fuel prices during June, alongside Libya and Sudan, while Tunisia, Niger, Nigeria, Gabon, and Ethiopia recorded slight decreases, with Egypt being the only country on the list that experienced a limited price increase. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
European gas imports rise to 61.4 billion cubic meters supported by Algeria

European gas imports rise to 61.4 billion cubic meters supported by Algeria

European Union gas imports via pipelines rose to 61.4 billion cubic meters during the first five months of 2026, an increase of 2.5% compared to the same period last year, continuing to grow for the fifth consecutive month on a year-on-year basis, primarily supported by increased Algerian supplies to European markets according to the Energy Research Platform. A report from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum showed that EU imports reached 12.4 billion cubic meters in May 2026, compared to 12.1 billion cubic meters in the same month of 2025, recording a growth of 2%. In contrast, the average daily imports fell to 400 million cubic meters per day in May, a decrease of 2% compared to ...

Jun 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on a Working Visit to Algeria

The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on a Working Visit to Algeria

The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Philippe Michel-Kleisbauer, is starting today, Saturday, a working visit to Algeria to enhance consultation and coordination on developments in global natural gas markets and the prospects for the gas industry, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy. During this visit, which will continue until June 23, challenges related to supply security, investment in the sector, energy transition, as well as support for scientific and technical cooperation among member countries will be addressed, the same source adds.

Jun 20, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Niger's Minister of Trade and Industry Receives Delegation from Naftal in Niamey

Niger's Minister of Trade and Industry Receives Delegation from Naftal in Niamey

A delegation from Naftal was received, as part of a work mission to Niger, by the Nigerien Minister of Trade and Industry, Abdoulaye Seybou, where investment and partnership prospects and enhancing cooperation with the Nigerien oil company 'Sonidep' were discussed, according to a statement from the public company issued today, Saturday. Mr. Seybou expressed his great confidence in the technical and industrial capabilities possessed by Naftal during this meeting, which took place on Thursday at the ministry's headquarters in the capital Niamey, confirming that its expertise qualifies it to contribute to meeting the needs of the Nigerien market and supporting efforts to develop the hydrocarbons sector, the statement adds.

Jun 20, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Brent crude rises to $80.38 per barrel

Brent crude rises to $80.38 per barrel

Oil prices rose at the end of trading on Friday, with Brent crude futures increasing by about 66 cents, or 0.53%, to reach $80.38 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 94 cents, or 1.23%, to $77.54 per barrel. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) predicted in its World Oil Outlook report for 2026 that global demand will rise to 113.3 million barrels per day by 2030, compared to 105.1 million in 2025.

Jun 20, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
In anticipation of the summer consumption peak.. Sonelgaz enhances its production capacity by more than 1850 megawatts

In anticipation of the summer consumption peak.. Sonelgaz enhances its production capacity by more than 1850 megawatts

The Sonelgaz group has enhanced its production capacity by more than 1850 additional megawatts in anticipation of the summer season to meet peak demand periods. Fatima Zahra Merzouki, the communication director of the Sonelgaz group, explained in a presentation during a workshop organized by the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies on energy consumption rationalization in public administrations that the peak demand for electrical energy is expected to reach 21350 megawatts during the upcoming summer at seasonal temperatures and 22150 megawatts at exceptional temperatures, representing an annual growth rate of 3.5% and 7% respectively. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 19, 2026echoroukonline.com