Algeria is spending $100 billion to overhaul its energy grid, and this week’s announcements from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Sonatrach reveal a radical shift. The state oil giant is no longer just pumping hydrocarbons—it’s racing to build the North Africa’s largest solar and wind farms, while cutting red tape for private investors. For entrepreneurs, this … Read more
Weekly Trends: Three Forces Shape Algerian Business Entrepreneurs must navigate these tensions: export-driven growth coexists with domestic funding gaps, and global partnerships offer indirect benefits but no direct trickle-down. Exports: Cement and Energy as Algeria’s New Levers Why it matters for entrepreneurs: – Logistics costs for non-Sonatrach firms remain high (port fees: $1,200/container, customs delays … Read more
Algeria’s renewable energy boom is reshaping the economy, and local entrepreneurs who act fast could turn the country’s sun-soaked potential into profitable ventures. With the government targeting 30% renewable energy in the national mix by 2030—up from just 10% today—private players are racing to secure contracts, partnerships, and niche markets before the sector matures. The … Read more
Hydrogen as Algeria’s New Export Weapon Key figures: – €300 million already allocated to pilot plants in Béchar and Tamanrasset. – 50% of costs covered by German state-backed loans (KfW, DEG). – First commercial shipments expected by 2027, per Sonatrach’s roadmap. For entrepreneurs: – Local content rules require 40% Algerian labor in hydrogen projects. Foreign … Read more
Algeria’s push to export green hydrogen to Germany is accelerating—and local entrepreneurs stand to gain billions if they move fast. The latest deal between Sonatrach and German firms signals a shift: Algeria is no longer just an oil exporter but a potential hydrogen hub. For Algerian business founders and the diaspora, this means new funding, … Read more
Gas pipelines, investment reforms and a race for African energy dominance ## The gas pipeline’s two-speed race Nigeria’s exit from the European gas market leaves Algeria and Morocco as the only suppliers pushing ahead. Algeria’s pipeline to Europe, valued at $13 billion, aims to link Niger and Nigeria to European markets. Morocco’s separate link targets … Read more
Energy exports and diversification: A two-pronged strategy For entrepreneurs, this creates supply chain opportunities in solar panel manufacturing and grid infrastructure. However, Opel’s new engine production unit (investment: €300 million) and DRB-Hicom’s potential vehicle assembly plant (expected FDI: $1.2–1.5 billion) signal a shift toward automotive diversification, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons. The $200 million Afreximbank facility … Read more
Algeria and Morocco are moving ahead with plans to build two separate gas pipelines to Europe despite warnings that Nigeria lacks sufficient supply to fill even one, according to EnterpriseAM. The decision underscores a strategic shift in North African energy export strategies, with potential ripple effects for local entrepreneurs, energy investors, and the Algerian diaspora—particularly … Read more
Energy & Infrastructure: Solar Push, Water Desalination, Maritime Logistics Algeria’s energy diversification strategy gained momentum this week with three developments linking solar exports, hydrocarbon partnerships, and infrastructure resilience. Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, reiterated the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for solar energy exports, citing an estimated 3,000 hours of … Read more
Algeria’s push to become a green hydrogen powerhouse is accelerating, led by state energy giant Sonelgaz’s newly launched international arm. Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab announced recently that the unit, Sonelgaz International, will open doors to foreign markets and deepen Algeria’s role in renewable energy exports. The move comes as Algeria makes “significant progress” in implementing … Read more