Oil, gas, petrochemicals, Sonatrach, and energy sector developments
Algeria - The Ministry of Energy announced in a statement today, Sunday, that it has reached an agreement with the Omani group 'Suhail Bahwan Holding' to begin the expansion of the Algerian-Omani Fertilizer Company plant in Arzew (Oran), to increase the plant's production capacity by 50 percent.
The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Aqrab, received the Chairman of the Suhail Bahwan Group, Saad bin Suhail Bahwan, and the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Algeria, Saif bin Nasser bin Rashid Al-Bad'ei, today, Sunday, at the ministry's headquarters. The meeting was attended by the CEO of SONATRACH, Nourredine Daoudi, and officials from the ministry. Both sides praised the depth and strength of the relations during this meeting.
Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, chaired today, Sunday, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee dedicated to discussing and following up on several files and projects related to partnership and cooperation with Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin, according to a statement from the ministry.
The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajal, chaired a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee dedicated to discussing and following up on several files and projects related to the sector.
The Algerian Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, chaired today, Sunday, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee at the ministry's headquarters, dedicated to discussing and following up on several issues and files related to partnership and cooperation with the Republic of Chad, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and the Republic of Benin. According to a statement from the ministry, during this meeting, which was attended by several central officials from the ministry, along with officials from the group …
Algeria has achieved a significant increase in natural gas production during the first half of 2026, reaching its highest level in three years at 54.01 billion cubic meters, representing a 4.2% increase. The latest data from the Washington Energy Research Unit indicates that Algeria's natural gas production has risen to 54.01 billion cubic meters, compared to 51.81 billion cubic meters...
The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee today, Sunday, at the ministry's headquarters, dedicated to studying and following up on several partnership and cooperation files with the Republic of Chad, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and the Republic of Benin. A statement from the ministry indicated that this meeting comes as part of the follow-up and evaluation of the cooperation relations that the energy and renewable energies sector is working to develop, especially in light of the dynamics witnessed in the fields of bilateral cooperation with several African countries. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.
The Ministry of Energy announced the start of the expansion of the Algerian-Omani Fertilizer Company plant in Arzew, to increase the plant's production capacity by 50%. This came according to a statement from Mohamed Arkab's services, following an agreement reached today, Sunday, with the Omani group 'Suhail Bahwan Holding'. The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, received the Chairman of the Board of Directors of 'Suhail Bahwan Holding', Sheikh Saad bin Suhail Bahwan.
Agreement signed for the implementation of electromechanical installation works for part of the future refinery units
The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajjal, chaired today, Sunday, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee at the ministry's headquarters, dedicated to discussing and following up on several issues and files related to partnership and cooperation with the Republic of Chad, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and the Republic of Benin, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy.
To record the highest level in 3 years.
With the integration of six new strategic services from the energy sector on the 'Dzaïr Digital Services' portal, the High Commission for Digitalization is giving a major boost to the country's technological transition. Driven by key platforms like e-Taqaty or the Iltimess grievance system, this gradual ramp-up is not limited to a simple technical upgrade; it marks the end of siloed work and now imposes unprecedented interoperability on public administrations to unify service to citizens.