
Roadmap for Green Hydrogen
The activities of the Africa and Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 'NABAC' concluded at the conference center in Oran on the third day of the prestigious discussions.
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The activities of the Africa and Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 'NABAC' concluded at the conference center in Oran on the third day of the prestigious discussions.

At NAPEC, the Algeria Telecom Group unveils its connectivity solutions dedicated to the sites in the hydrocarbon sector.

The World Bank forecasts 3.7% growth for Algeria in 2026. The government aims for over 4.01% driven by hydrocarbons and AI.

Oran - The activities of the 14th edition of the salon and conference on energy and hydrogen in Africa and the Mediterranean basin 'NABAC 2026' concluded today, Wednesday, at the 'Mohamed Ben Ahmed' conference center in Oran.

South Korea raised its imports of Algerian crude oil by 77% during the first nine months of 2026, averaging 53,000 barrels per day, compared to 30,000 barrels per day during the same period in 2025, rising to second place among the largest importers of Algerian oil, after being in fifth place last year. According to data from the Energy Research Unit, Spain topped the list of the largest importers of Algerian crude oil transported by sea with an average of 64,000 barrels per day, followed by South Korea with 53,000, then France with 50,000, the United Kingdom with 43,000, and Italy with 37,000 barrels per day. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

The Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority is preparing to launch a new data center in November, following the completion of the testing phase, aimed at enhancing the collection, processing, and analysis of data related to various activities in the hydrocarbons sector, and developing the authority's capabilities in monitoring and following up on operators' activities. The Chairman of the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority, Amine Ramini, stated that the new data center will enable the authority to elevate the level of data processing and utilization to cover the entire value chain in the hydrocarbons sector, starting from upstream oil and gas activities to the distribution of petroleum products. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Khalil Hedna, Director of Information at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, revealed that attacks on the equipment and electrical cables belonging to SONELGAZ and their theft are witnessing a concerning escalating trend, especially copper and aluminum cables, which increases the burdens on SONELGAZ and affects the effectiveness of the electrical network. Khalil Hedna stated during his appearance this Wednesday on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel that the theft operations reached 1535 attacks against electrical facilities, leading to fluctuations and interruptions in the electricity supply network for citizens.

This Wednesday, at the 'Mohamed Ben Ahmed' conference center in Oran, the 14th edition of the Africa and Mediterranean Sea Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference 'NABAC 2026' resumed for the third and final day. The last day's activities will continue through sessions and discussions addressing issues of energy mix, supply security, carbon removal, hydrogen, energy efficiency, and modern technologies, along with investment and partnership opportunities in the oil and gas sectors and various branches of energy.

Oil prices recorded an increase at the start of trading this Wednesday. Brent crude futures rose by 93 cents, or 0.92%, to reach $101.51 per barrel by 00:22 GMT. West Texas Intermediate crude also increased by 82 cents, equivalent to 0.92%, reaching $90.25.

Sonatrach invests $2 billion in the boosting of Hassi R'Mel with Baker Hughes and Tecnimont to maintain 60 billion m3/year of gas

The Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority is preparing to enter a new phase in its digital transformation journey, with the imminent launch of a new data center aimed at enhancing operations.

Oran - The Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Algeria, Diego Miado Pascual, highlighted today in Oran the strategic importance of the energy partnership between Algeria and the European Union, pointing to Algeria's reliability as a gas supplier and its potential in new energy fields, particularly renewable energies and green hydrogen.