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A large-scale technical audit campaign has just been conducted as part of the Green Municipalities II project, as revealed by GIZ Algeria on its LinkedIn page.
The imminent return of a 'super El Niño' phenomenon poses a heavy threat to the economy and social stability of the African continent. According to recent alerts from the African Development Bank (AfDB), this major climate shock could cause significant losses, cutting up to two GDP points for the hardest-hit countries.
A report published by the international magazine 'PV Magazine' confirmed that the future of the solar energy market in Algeria is no longer linked to the size of available natural resources, but to the country's ability to convert its goal of 15 gigawatts of solar energy into fundable, implementable, and grid-connected projects. It noted that the economics of gas, purchasing mechanisms, and the readiness of electrical infrastructure will determine the course of the next phase of sector development. This came after a discussion hosted by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), which concluded that Algeria has all the necessary natural components, including high solar radiation, vast areas, and a location close to Europe, but the real challenge lies in building...
The Libyan Minister of Water Resources, Mohamed Hosni Ouidane, praised the Algerian experience in the field of seawater desalination, expressing his country's desire to benefit from Algerian expertise and enhance bilateral cooperation in water resource management, during a visit he made on Tuesday to the seawater desalination plant 'Fouka 2' in Tipaza province, according to the Ministry of Irrigation. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
The Ministry of Water Resources and its Libyan counterpart agreed this Wednesday to begin preparing a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation between them in various sectors, according to a statement from the ministry. This memorandum outlines the general framework for bilateral cooperation, covering six key areas including seawater desalination, agricultural irrigation, water resource management, training and exchange of expertise, as well as developing technical and institutional cooperation, the statement adds.
On January 1, 2026, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its final phase, enhancing the transparency required from companies exporting to the European Union regarding their greenhouse gas emissions. German-Algerian entrepreneur, specialized in climate change and circular economy, Sarah Ruschkowski discusses the levers of decarbonization for the Algerian industry.
This meeting was dedicated to monitoring the progress of structuring mining projects, notably the iron mine exploitation project of Gara Djebilet and the integrated phosphate project, as well as their associated projects. The meeting served as a coordination platform to assess the progress of the necessary infrastructure for exploitation and production, particularly regarding the securing of water resources required for the various industrial units and the strengthening of railway transport and logistics capacities.
West Africa is becoming the new battleground between China and the United States, according to an analysis by the Ecofin agency. The two superpowers are vying for control of critical minerals in this strategic region for the energy transition.
Global electricity consumption by data centers could double by 2030, reaching nearly 950 terawatt-hours driven primarily by artificial intelligence. This energy frenzy threatens global climate goals and puts significant strain on local electrical grids.
Algeria - The Libyan Minister of Water Resources, Mohamed Hosni Ouidane, visited the Foka 2 seawater desalination plant in Tipaza today, Tuesday, to learn about Algeria's experience in the field of water desalination, according to a statement from the Ministry of Water Resources.
Algeria - Algeria and Libya confirmed today, Tuesday in Algiers, their joint will to enhance cooperation in the irrigation and water resources sector, through the preparation of a joint roadmap and a draft memorandum of understanding that establish a practical and sustainable partnership in facing the challenges of water security.
The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, has ordered to accelerate the pace of implementing strategic projects aimed at enhancing the national electricity system, while adhering to the specified deadlines for their commissioning. He emphasized that these projects are a priority to ensure increased electricity production capacity, secure the continuity of public service, and enhance the security of the electricity system in light of the growing demand for energy. The minister's directives came during his chairing of the sectoral coordination committee meeting yesterday, Monday, in the presence of ministry officials and the acting CEO of Sonelgaz and the group's executives, where the meeting was dedicated to evaluating the implementation of decisions and directives arising from previous meetings and studying several files.