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Africa: Strengthening the continent's energy sovereignty is among the priority areas for the African Oil Producers Organization

Africa: Strengthening the continent's energy sovereignty is among the priority areas for the African Oil Producers Organization

The Secretary General of the African Oil Producers Organization, Algerian Fred Ghazali, confirmed that strengthening the continent's energy sovereignty is among the organization's priority areas, in addition to the upcoming launch of the African Energy Bank and the development of African production capacities, facilities, and competencies, aimed at integration. Mr. Ghazali added in a statement published on the organization's website: "Strengthening Africa's energy sovereignty is one of the organization's priorities within a new phase of its work."

Aug 20, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
In response to European Union restrictions on climate change: Algeria on the offensive

In response to European Union restrictions on climate change: Algeria on the offensive

To circumvent Brussels' ecological tightening, Algiers goes on the offensive. Between the deployment of SONATRACH's climate strategy, a massive plan of 3,200 MW of renewable energies, and increased energy efficiency, the country accelerates its decarbonization. An industrial response coupled with a diplomatic showdown to preserve our economic interests in the face of European demands.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Lithium: Africa accelerates despite the crisis

Lithium: Africa accelerates despite the crisis

According to data from the Ecofin Agency, Africa is expected to see its share of the global lithium supply rise from 6% to nearly 14% between 2023 and 2025. This boom encourages producing countries to accelerate local processing to secure their revenues against the threats of a slowdown in global prices.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Oued Taourira (Sidi Bel Abbès): The Bet on Development

Oued Taourira (Sidi Bel Abbès): The Bet on Development

Between fertile agricultural lands and severe climatic constraints, the municipality of Oued Taourira is seeking to shape its economic future. This report analyzes the geography of this rural locality in the wilaya of Sidi Bel Abbès, deciphers its agro-pastoral strengths, identifies concrete opportunities for private investors, and highlights the heavy challenges of isolation and water stress that it must overcome.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand hits a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Electricity demand hits a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Algeria - The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across many provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.

Aug 19, 2026aps.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
New Record Peak in Electricity Demand

New Record Peak in Electricity Demand

The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced the recording of a new record peak in electricity demand today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The ministry's statement noted, "Due to the ongoing heatwave experienced in the summer of 2026, accompanied by increasing humidity levels across many provinces of the country, SONELGAZ continues to record record rates in electricity demand, as its subsidiary announced..."

Aug 19, 2026echaab.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee, dedicated to following up on early preparations for the summer of 2027. The meeting was attended by several central sector officials and key officials from the SONELGAZ group, where presentations were made and various measures and programs aimed at ensuring the readiness of the energy system during peak periods were discussed, particularly by enhancing production, transport, and distribution capacities. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Aug 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across several provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies. The ministry reported that this peak was recorded by SONELGAZ through its branch SONELGAZ-Electricity Transmission and system operator at 14:30, marking the fifth record peak in electricity demand recorded during the summer of 2026.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz