Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach will launch a competitive bid round in 2026 for exploration and production rights across seven oil and gas fields, according to Discovery Alert. The announcement, published on 29 April 2026, marks the first major licensing opportunity since the government revised its hydrocarbon law in 2022 to attract foreign investment and … Read more
Algeria has removed the 49% foreign ownership cap in the mining sector, a move that could reshape the country’s extractive industries. The change, announced in June 2025 and detailed by the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG), allows foreign investors to hold majority stakes—or even full ownership—in mining projects for the first time since the 2000s. … Read more
Energy and pipelines dominate Algeria’s economic agenda Algeria’s role as a gas supplier to Europe gained visibility this week. The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project resurfaced with updated figures. The pipeline would span 4,128 km from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria, with a planned capacity of 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year. Algeria’s state-owned … Read more
Algeria’s recent pivot to Mediterranean offshore exploration marks one of the boldest gambles in the country’s energy history—a move that could reshape not only its own economic future but also the opportunities available to local entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The push comes as state-owned energy giant SONATRACH embarks on a new licensing round for … Read more
Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach recently exported its first liquefied natural gas cargo to Germany, marking a strategic pivot in its European market strategy and opening new revenue streams for the national oil company. The shipment, loaded at the Arzew liquefaction terminal in western Algeria, arrived in Germany this week, according to Egypt Oil & … Read more
Europe’s energy supply crisis is reshaping investment flows into Algeria’s hydrocarbons sector, with a sharp focus on the country’s untapped shale gas reserves. According to Al Majalla, European policymakers and energy firms are accelerating talks with Sonatrach, Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas giant, to secure long-term shale gas contracts. The shift comes as Europe seeks … Read more
Macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical pressures Meanwhile, the country’s structural challenges persisted. The IMF’s latest Article IV report, released this week, maintained Algeria’s growth forecast at 3.8% for 2024 but warned that fiscal space is tightening due to sustained public spending on subsidies and wages, which now account for 68% of government revenue. Foreign reserves stood … Read more
Algeria is positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s energy transition, with green hydrogen at the center of its strategy. Recent agreements with Germany and China signal a shift beyond traditional hydrocarbons, offering new opportunities for local and diaspora entrepreneurs. On 16 July 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed … Read more
Energy and geopolitics: Algeria’s LNG credibility in focus The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project gained renewed attention as a 4,128 km route linking Nigeria, Niger and Algeria to Europe via Spain. Technical studies estimate the pipeline could carry 30 bcm annually by 2030, with Algeria’s share contingent on upstream developments in the Illizi and Berkine … Read more
Algeria’s push to revive shale gas production is encountering fresh obstacles despite renewed government interest, according to Energy Intelligence. The North African producer has eyed shale as a way to boost sagging gas output and meet rising domestic demand, but technical, financial and environmental constraints risk delaying or derailing the effort. For Algerian entrepreneurs and … Read more