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500,000 hectares is the total area of olive trees, of which 300,000 hectares are for olive oil.
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500,000 hectares is the total area of olive trees, of which 300,000 hectares are for olive oil.

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The General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture has suspended the maritime license of a fishing vessel of the type 'Giab', after confirming its involvement in fishing activities within a prohibited area, following field investigations initiated by its services after videos circulated on social media showing several fishing vessels approaching the shores. According to a statement from the directorate, initial data indicated suspicion of the vessel named 'A.A-1', registered in the Wilaya of Chlef, fishing within a prohibited area off the coast of the Wilaya of Mostaganem, where the fisheries and aquaculture inspector for the Wilaya of Mostaganem prepared a detailed report on the incident, based on which the Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture for the Wilaya of Chlef opened a supplementary investigation.

Algeria's imports of Chinese solar panels recorded a record surge in November, reaching 450 megawatts, an increase of 280 megawatts compared to October, marking the highest level ever. Recent data obtained by the Energy Research Unit showed that November's imports represent an annual increase of about 350 megawatts compared to the same month in 2024, when imports did not exceed 100 megawatts, reflecting the accelerating pace of solar energy project implementation within Algeria's renewable energy program. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajjal, discussed with the Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC) Rachid Ali Abdallah ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy transition, energy efficiency, and investment development in the energy sector, during a meeting that brought them together, in the presence of a delegation from the commission and several key officials from the ministry. The African Energy Commission is a specialized body in developing energy efficiency strategies at the continental level and assisting member states of the African Union in implementing energy transition programs by preparing policies and strategies that enhance investments in the energy sector and respond to sustainable development goals.

The completion of the "Wadi Bouhid" dam, aimed at protecting the city of Annaba from the risk of floods, is expected "in March 2026," according to information received today, Thursday, from the local director of irrigation. In a statement to the Algerian Press Agency, Ms. Jamila Briki explained that "the ongoing works are subject to regular field monitoring by the relevant authorities to accelerate the pace of completion and ensure compliance with the established technical standards."

Algeria - Energy and Renewable Energies Minister, Mourad Ajjal, received today, Wednesday, the Executive Director of the African Energy Commission, Rachid Ali Abdallah, with whom he discussed ways to enhance cooperation and partnership in the energy sector, according to a statement from the ministry.

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Energy and Renewable Energies Minister, Mourad Ajal, received this Wednesday the Executive Director of the African Energy Commission, Rachid Ali Abdallah, with whom he discussed ways to enhance cooperation and partnership in the energy sector, according to a statement from the ministry.

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Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy, Merad Aissa, oversaw the launch of the project to connect 3,000 homes to gas in In Guezzam Province, as part of a program aimed at enhancing energy supply and improving living conditions for the population. The minister explained, during the launch ceremony held during a working visit and inspection yesterday, that the project will be completed and handed over within 18 months, highlighting its role in supporting gas supply and contributing to improving living conditions. He was accompanied on the visit by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Mahmoud Djama. Watch the full content on Al-Shorouk Online.

Facing climate changes and continuous decrease in precipitation, Algeria takes the lead by launching major investments