
Hydrogen and Other Files Discussed in Algerian-German Talks
The Minister of Energy received an important official from a German group.
Renewable energy, environmental initiatives, and green business

The Minister of Energy received an important official from a German group.

The strategic project aims to diversify national income sources.

The Electricity and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is organizing, today, at the Higher School of Hospitality and Tourism.

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is set to soon launch a new interactive platform aimed at promoting content

Today, Wednesday, SONATRACH signed a memorandum of understanding with the German company 'VNG-AG' aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities in areas of mutual interest, particularly green hydrogen and reducing methane emissions, according to a statement from the group. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of SONATRACH, in the presence of the CEO of SONATRACH, Nourredine Daoudi, and the Chairman of the Board of 'VNG-AG'.

Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, emphasized today, Wednesday in Algiers, the necessity of meticulous and field mobilization in preparation for the summer of 2026 to meet the increasing demand for electricity and improve public service, according to a statement from the ministry.

The sub-director for the protection of forest properties at the General Directorate of Forests, Said Fritas, confirmed that forest fires in Algeria have decreased for the second consecutive year in terms of the number of fires and affected areas, noting that public authorities annually replant and restore an area equivalent to or exceeding 40,000 hectares, which is the annual rate of forest areas lost due to fires. Fritas explained, during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification, that forests and environmental areas in Algeria cover an area of approximately 4.1 million hectares, but they only represent 2 percent of the total area of the country, which necessitates strengthening efforts...

Algeria witnessed the official launch of the 'DigiEnR' project, in a new step aimed at accelerating the pace of energy transition and enhancing the digitization of the electricity sector to support the integration of renewable energies into the national energy system. The launch ceremony was attended by representatives from political and economic circles and development cooperation bodies, along with several Algerian and German officials, including George Felsheim, the German ambassador to Algeria, …

The memorandum of understanding signed is part of the ongoing discussions initiated by both parties within the framework of the memorandum of understanding concluded between them on December 20, 2022.

Today, Wednesday, SONATRACH signed a memorandum of understanding with the German company 'VNG-AG' aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities in areas of mutual interest, particularly green hydrogen and reducing methane emissions, according to a statement from the group. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of SONATRACH, in the presence of the CEO of SONATRACH, Nourredine Daoudi, and the Chairman of the Board of 'VNG-AG', Mr. Ulf Heitmüller, and Mr. Hans-Joachim Polke, a member of the company's board, the statement adds.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, emphasized this Wednesday in Algiers the necessity of meticulous and field mobilization in preparation for Summer 2026 to meet the increasing demand for electricity and improve public service, according to a statement from the ministry. This came during a meeting he chaired via remote communication, dedicated to monitoring the progress of public service management operations and the related projects overseen by the local and regional directorates of the SONELGAZ group in coordination with the energy directorates across the national territory, the statement adds.

A study presents the Algeria - Tamanrasset railway project and enhances water supply.