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 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
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
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
Algeria will launch a new oil bid round in April 2026 for seven exploration blocks, according to Oil & Gas Middle East. The tender, announced by state-owned SONATRACH, marks the first major licensing opportunity since the 2022 Hydrocarbons Law relaxed foreign investment rules in the sector. The blocks span the Berkine, Illizi, and Timimoun basins, … Read more
Algeria has joined AfriLabs, the continent’s largest network of technology and innovation hubs, as the organisation expands its North African investment bridge. According to Tech Build Africa, the move positions Algerian startups and entrepreneurs within a 600-hub ecosystem spanning 53 African countries and 16 diaspora locations in Europe and North America. AfriLabs, founded in 2011, … Read more
Algeria has eliminated initial public offering (IPO) fees for startups until 2028, a move aimed at boosting capital access for early-stage companies. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Finance in early February 2026, removes a financial barrier that has long discouraged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from listing on the Algiers Stock Exchange (SGBV). … Read more