Energy transition accelerates, but hydrocarbons remain central In parallel, Algeria’s solar capacity targets remain unchanged: 15 GW by 2035, with 4 GW installed by 2024. Current installed solar capacity stands at 500 MW. The government has not released updated figures on private sector participation in renewable projects since 2022, when foreign firms accounted for 30% … Read more
Algeria’s economic activity in July 2025 centered on energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regulatory adjustments. State-backed investments in hydrogen, petrochemicals, and solar energy exceeded $32 billion in announced commitments. E-commerce and fintech saw operational expansions, while startup funding in the MENA region declined sharply. New company laws and tax reporting rules introduced compliance requirements for … Read more
Trade, energy, and regional ties reshape Algeria’s economic outlook The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) broke ground on September 10. The $13 billion project will span 4,128 km from Nigeria to Algeria, with a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year. Algeria’s state-owned Sonatrach holds a 45% stake, Nigeria’s NNPC 30%, and Niger’s NNP … Read more
This week saw Algeria advance energy infrastructure while facing domestic unrest over water shortages. Foreign investment in hydrocarbons and agriculture grew, but long-term gas contracts limited revenue gains from price surges. Trade ties with sub-Saharan Africa strengthened, though protests over governance continued. Entrepreneurs and investors should note shifts in energy policy, agricultural partnerships, and regional … Read more
Algeria’s economic and social landscape saw notable developments this week across infrastructure, climate adaptation, regional trade, and urban policy. Public unrest over water shortages coincided with recognition of desalination projects. Housing and transport initiatives advanced, while cultural and historical narratives gained international visibility. Trade with Tunisia surged, and legal reforms on women’s rights remained unimplemented. … Read more
Algeria’s economic and political landscape shifted this week across energy, transport, geopolitics, and social policy. The government launched a new oil and gas licensing round while advancing solar capacity targets. Airspace closures to Moroccan and Emirati aircraft deepened regional tensions. Legislative elections were announced for 2026, with youth participation framed as a priority. Female athletes … 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’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
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
Weekly trends: funding slows, regulation tightens, foreign capital advances Startup funding: concentration and caution For Algerian founders, the funding environment remains constrained. Regional data shows 70% of MENA startup capital in 2024 went to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Algeria’s share was below 2%. The StartAlgeria program does not guarantee direct investment but offers … Read more