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Algeria - Today, Monday, the Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, received the CEO of the Norwegian company 'ICA Finance', Matthew Harwood, in Algiers, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the areas of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a statement from the ministry.
The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with the CEO of the Norwegian company 'ICA Finance', Matthew Harwood, ways to enhance cooperation between SONATRACH and the Norwegian company in the fields of emissions reduction and the development of low-carbon technological solutions, supporting Algeria's efforts in energy transition and sustainable development. The Ministry of Energy stated in a statement that Arkab received, today Monday, Matthew Harwood in the presence of ministry officials, where the meeting was an opportunity to discuss cooperation prospects, particularly in the areas of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, methane emissions reduction, and decarbonization, in addition to carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Participants at an Arab forum held in Algiers discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of renewable energy and its environmental applications, particularly in the area of circular economy in Arab countries, focusing on improving air quality, enhancing health vigilance, and developing sustainable solutions for medical and hazardous waste management. The Algerian News Agency reported that the scientific meeting, which will last for two days, aims to exchange experiences in developing sustainable solutions, encourage scientific research and innovation, and strengthen cooperation between Arab academic and research institutions, with the participation of representatives from universities, research centers, and national Arab bodies, alongside international research institutions.
A new record level of electricity demand was registered at 21378 megawatts this Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.
On Monday, Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arqab received the CEO of the Norwegian company ICA Finance, Matthew Harwood, according to a statement from the ministry. This meeting, according to the statement, was 'an opportunity to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between SONATRACH and ICA Finance, particularly in the areas of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering methane emissions, decarbonization, carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, and benefiting from Norwegian expertise in developing low-emission technological solutions, which supports Algeria's efforts in energy transition and achieving sustainable development.'
The national electricity consumption recorded a new record of 21176 megawatts yesterday afternoon, according to the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna. Mr. Hedna explained that "following the severe heat wave affecting many provinces, the SONELGAZ group recorded a new record in electricity demand yesterday, July 12, 2026, through its subsidiary SONELGAZ Electricity Transport and System Manager, with a peak consumption of 21176 megawatts at 3 PM."
The Director of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna, announced that Algeria recorded, yesterday Sunday, the highest peak of electricity consumption in its history, with the demand for electrical energy reaching 21,176 megawatts at around three o'clock in the afternoon, surpassing the record set during the same period in 2025, which was estimated at 20,628 megawatts, with an increase of nearly one megawatt.
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Algeria - The national consumption of electrical energy set a new record this Sunday afternoon, reaching 21176 megawatts, according to the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna.
National electricity consumption recorded a new record of 21176 megawatts this Sunday afternoon, July 12, according to Algerian television reporting from the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna. The official explained that "following the severe heat wave affecting many provinces, the SONELGAZ group today, July 12, 2026, through its subsidiary SONELGAZ Electricity Transport and System Operator, recorded a new record in electricity demand, with a peak consumption of 21176 megawatts at 3 PM." Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.