Algeria has set a 2040 target to invest $25 billion in green and blue hydrogen production, a move that could redraw the country’s energy map and open new doors for local entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The plan, announced by the Ministry of Energy and Mines in early July 2026, positions Algeria as a future … Read more
This week, the “Ras El Abiad” seawater desalination plant in Oran secured second place at the 2026 Global Water Awards in Madrid. The facility, operated by the Algerian Desalination Company (ADC), a subsidiary of Sonatrach, was recognized in the “Best Seawater Desalination Project of the Year” category. According to Algérie Presse Service (APS), the award … Read more
Algeria’s economic activity this week centered on three axes: resource diplomacy, agricultural and water stress, and hydrocarbon expansion. Private firms registered new trade missions to Tanzania. The government signed a $455 million Italian farming project and a $1 billion oil deal. Cereal output forecasts fell. Water shortages triggered public protests. The African Development Bank pledged … Read more
Algeria and Niger have taken concrete steps to mend their strained relationship, signing a series of economic agreements that could reshape cross-border business opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. According to Business Insider Africa, the two countries are moving past a period of diplomatic tension—often described as a “cold war”—by formalizing deals that prioritize trade, energy, … Read more
Algeria’s state hydrocarbons firm SONATRACH has opened the door to foreign investors in its 2026 licensing round, offering 30 exploration blocks across the Berkine, Illizi, and Ahnet basins. According to a circular published by the Ministry of Energy and Mines in February 2026, the round includes 12 onshore conventional blocks, 10 unconventional (shale) blocks, and … Read more
Algeria’s economic activity this week centered on three axes: capital injection into early-stage firms, foreign industrial commitments, and water security agreements. Startup incubators received new funding. Opel confirmed plans for local vehicle production. Libya and Algeria signed a water cooperation roadmap. The government launched a nationwide digital skills program. Germany advanced hydrogen supply talks. Entrepreneurs … Read more
Recent research published by the University of Pennsylvania, detailed in Penn Today, examines how colonial-era welfare policies in Algeria shaped the country’s post-independence economic structures. The study, led by historian Jennifer Johnson, focuses on French colonial welfare programs introduced between 1945 and 1962, particularly in urban centers like Algiers and Oran. These programs, originally designed … Read more
Algeria and Chinese solar giant LONGi are finalising an industrial partnership that will anchor the country’s first integrated solar-panel factory in the Hauts Plateaux region, according to recent statements by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies. The agreement, still under confidentiality, is expected to be signed before the end of 2025 and will … Read more
Digital integration and compliance pressure Entrepreneurs face new compliance costs. Firms must update internal systems to track production volumes, raw material inputs and storage locations. The CNRC’s digital tax integration will link commercial registries to the tax authority’s database. This reduces manual filings but increases transparency risks for informal operators. Investment partnerships and skepticism Investor … Read more
Algeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the energy sector have gained a new financial ally. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has allocated fresh funding to support energy development projects in the country, according to Africa Business Communities. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, the move marks a strategic shift toward export-oriented SMEs, particularly those … Read more