AGP Executive Report

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Push: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Nigeria–Niger–Algeria Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aiming to move 20–30 bcm/year toward European markets via Hassi R’Mel and existing Mediterranean export links. Aviation Safety Pressure: Algeria’s Air Express Algeria faces an EU/EASA blacklist after its third-country authorization was rejected, with concerns centered on its ability to address crew training and other safety deficiencies. Mining Deal Talks: Algeria and Uzbekistan are moving toward mining cooperation, including joint ventures, geological exploration, and deeper mineral processing rather than raw extraction. Trade & Export Framework: The two countries also plan a joint commission, a business council, and an export expo in Algiers to strengthen logistics and direct B2B links. Climate Fragility: A new report warns climate stress is worsening water scarcity and drought across Algeria and the wider MENA, hitting agriculture and raising food-price pressure. Cybersecurity Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz disrupted the SniperDz phishing platform, with Algeria’s National Police among those arresting key operators. World Cup Tech Watch: Dynatrace says several federation digital platforms, including Algeria’s, may struggle with slow page loads as World Cup online demand spikes.

Trans-Saharan Gas Push: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel dispatch hub, with the full 4,128-km system expected to move 20–30 bcm/year toward Mediterranean export routes. Mining Cooperation: Algeria and Uzbekistan are in talks on mining joint ventures and value-added processing, including joint geological surveys and deeper industrial partnerships beyond raw extraction. Trade Architecture: The two countries also plan a joint intergovernmental commission, a business council, and a “Made in Uzbekistan” expo in Algiers to boost direct B2B ties and logistics corridors. Agribusiness Connectivity: Vietnam and Algeria are working to strengthen direct trade in farm produce to cut intermediary costs, with Skikda and Gia Lai exploring partnerships in agriculture and food processing. Cybersecurity Enforcement: INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz disrupted the SniperDz phishing-as-a-service platform; Algerian police arrested the platform’s administrator, part of a MENA crackdown that led to 201 arrests across 13 countries. World Cup, Algeria in Focus: Algeria’s Group J campaign is set for June 16 vs Argentina, with an all-Arab clash also scheduled against Jordan on June 22.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Push: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas via Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and onward to Mediterranean export routes, with the full line expected to move 20–30 bcm of gas annually. OPEC+ Output Reality Check: New OPEC reporting shows Algeria nearly meeting its May quota (just 1,000 bpd short) even as several OPEC+ partners underproduced sharply, highlighting how regional conflict and compliance gaps still shape supply. Algeria’s AI Acceleration: Maghreb countries are ramping up AI education and research, with Algeria singled out for launching an AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster that connects universities, research centers and commercialization. Cybersecurity Takedown: INTERPOL, Group-IB and Algeria’s National Police dismantled the SniperDz phishing-as-a-service network, arresting its main developer in Algeria after a multi-country operation. World Cup, Algeria in the Spotlight: As the 48-team World Cup kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico, Algeria is among Africa’s record 10 qualifiers, with Team Algeria’s camp in Kansas featuring Riyad Mahrez and preparations for the opener against Argentina.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (Algeria segment): SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s stretch of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Niger-border gas to Hassi R’Mel and aiming for 20–30 bcm/year once the full 4,128-km system is complete—an export push that could reshape Algeria’s role in European gas supply. Hydrocarbons bidding round: ALNAFT is preparing a 2026 onshore oil and gas bid round with seven conventional blocks (about 2.1bn barrels and 66.5bn m³ gas), shifting focus toward more mature but infrastructure-challenged south-east basins. AI push in the Maghreb: Algeria is moving from scattered start-ups to structured AI and cybersecurity clusters tied to universities and commercialization, positioning itself as a North Africa AI leader. Energy diversification abroad: Indonesia is turning to African crude—citing Algeria, Nigeria and Angola—as Strait of Hormuz risks keep supply routes volatile. Downstream cooperation: Algeria hosted ARDA talks on boosting Africa’s refining, petrochemicals and LPG capacity through shared frameworks and investment pathways. World Cup logistics & visibility: With the 48-team 2026 tournament starting June 11, Algeria’s presence is highlighted in fan-facing coverage and prediction tools, including a free Arabic bracket challenge that lists Algeria among Arab teams.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking the Niger border to Hassi R’Mel and aiming to move 20–30 bcm/year of Nigerian gas toward European markets. Hydrocarbon Bidding Round: ALNAFT is preparing Algeria’s 2026 onshore oil and gas blocks auction (7 blocks; bids due in November), with an estimated 2.1bn barrels of oil and 66.5bn m³ of gas—timed amid Europe’s push for non-Russian supply. Downstream Cooperation: Algeria’s hydrocarbons ministry hosted ARDA talks to boost Africa’s refining, petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure, pushing a shift from raw exports to local processing. EU Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List—Kyrgyz airlines were removed, while Air Express Algeria was added to the EU ban list, leaving 154 airlines barred overall. World Cup Business & Media: Tribuna.com launched an Arabic World Cup bracket challenge for Algeria and other Arab teams, while beIN SPORTS and SuperSport unveiled major broadcast lineups for the expanded 48-team tournament. Algeria in the Spotlight: Algeria’s Les Fennecs are highlighted in World Cup watchability coverage, with attention on players like Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amoura.

Trans-Saharan Gas Build-Out: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas via Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel dispatch hub, with the full 4,128-km system expected to move 20–30 bcm/year. Rail Modernization: Algeria’s National Railway Transport Company ordered 85 locomotives (plus 400 wagons and 600 locomotives) to modernize rail by 2035, aiming to boost both freight and passenger capacity. Oilfield Services Contract: Chinese Tong Petrotech won a $150m, four-year deal with Sonatrach for technical support, equipment and O&M for Algeria’s self-operated fields, including multiphase pumping and desalinated brine injection. Aviation Safety Update: The EU Air Safety List added Air Express Algeria to its banned/restricted list, while removing Kyrgyz airlines after safety oversight improvements. Aquaculture Tech Demand: Algeria is increasing uptake of Chinese recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for inland tilapia farming, supported by investor financing incentives. Energy Policy Context: Nigeria welcomed OPEC+ keeping the production framework through end-2026 while pushing for Maximum Sustainable Capacity assessments to set 2027 baselines.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has started works on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Nigeria–Niger–Algeria pipeline, running from the Niger border along the Trans-Saharan Road corridor to Hassi R’Mel, where it will plug into Algeria’s gas dispatch and export systems; the full 4,128-km project is aimed at moving 20–30 bcm/year to Mediterranean routes. EU Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List: Kyrgyz carriers were removed, while Air Express Algeria was added and barred from operating in the EU over serious safety compliance concerns. Aquaculture Tech Demand: Algeria is emerging as a growing market for Chinese recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), with government support and financing helping investors expand inland tilapia farming. Downstream Oil Cooperation: Algeria hosted talks with ARDA to push Africa’s refining, petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure integration, focusing on regulatory alignment and investment. Niger Power Relief: Algeria financed and built a Niger–Algeria solidarity power plant in 70 days to ease Niamey’s electricity cuts, using mixed generation sources. Maritime Labor Pressure: Bimco warned at Posidonia 2026 that seafarer abandonment and criminalization are worsening amid conflict-driven disruptions. World Cup Logistics & Algeria Visibility: With the tournament days away, Algeria’s matches are highlighted in fan programming, while broader preparations underscore how major events can stress transport, security and services.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has kicked off construction on Algeria’s section of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, routing the line from the Niger border along the Trans-Saharan Road corridor to Hassi R’Mel, where it will plug into Algeria’s gas dispatch and export infrastructure; the full project is expected to move 20–30 bcm/year across roughly 4,128 km, aiming to strengthen a Nigeria–Niger–Algeria export corridor into Mediterranean markets. Energy Policy & Markets: OPEC+ agreed to raise July oil output quotas by 188,000 bpd, but analysts warn the impact may be limited while export bottlenecks and the Strait of Hormuz situation constrain real supply. Industrial Security & Automation: Rockwell Automation launched expanded SecureOT cybersecurity services for manufacturers, including OT cybersecurity assessments and managed services, targeting faster detection and response without disrupting operations. Textile Industry: ITM 2026 and HIGHTEX 2026 opened in Türkiye with record international participation, underlining continued demand for textile machinery and technical textiles. Mining Scrutiny: A viral social-media video challenges the state narrative around Algeria’s Gara Djebilet iron mine, reigniting debate over feasibility and progress.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and onward to export terminals, with the full system targeting 20–30 bcm/year across about 4,128 km. Energy Policy & Power Supply: Algeria also laid the foundation stone for a 40MW Algerian-Chadian Solidarity Power Plant in N’Djamena, built by Sonelgaz International to boost electricity security for Chad. Oil Market Signals: OPEC+ agreed to raise July output quotas by 188,000 bpd, including Algeria’s 6,000 bpd share, though analysts warn the Strait of Hormuz disruption may blunt real supply impact. Renewables Push: Arab renewable capacity rose 35.9% in 2025 to 39.2 GW, led by solar (72.3%), as Gulf states invest to diversify away from oil and gas. Trade & Business Links: Tanzania’s ambassador invited firms to join the 57th Algiers International Fair (June 22–27), highlighting opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, energy, transport, construction and services. Industry Skills: Algeria granted drone training accreditation to SKY-TEC ENGINEERING, enabling certified instruction for Class 1 and 2 airborne drone operators for sectors like agriculture, mining, logistics and infrastructure inspection.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Push: SONATRACH has started work on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas via Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel, with the full 4,128-km project targeting 20–30 bcm/year for European markets. Energy Market Watch: OPEC+ agreed to raise July oil output quotas by 188,000 bpd (including Algeria’s 6,000 bpd share), but analysts stress the move is largely symbolic while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked. Renewables in the Region: Arab Energy Organisation data shows Arab renewable capacity jumped 35.9% in 2025 to about 39.2 GW, led by solar (72.3%), with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE driving most of the additions. LPG Supply Pressure: West Asia disruptions are pushing up global LPG costs; India says it kept supplies steady by diversifying imports, including from Algeria, even as domestic prices were raised. Industry & Trade Links: India’s ambassador received a ceremonial Baroud dance welcome in Laghouat, with both sides pointing to expansion in energy, mining, fertilizer and agriculture cooperation.

Energy Markets: OPEC+ approved a fourth straight July oil output increase of 188,000 bpd, including Algeria, despite the US-Iran conflict keeping the Strait of Hormuz disrupted and actual production still far below quotas—analysts call the move largely symbolic while physical barrels remain constrained. Algeria in Focus: Algeria is listed among the seven OPEC+ core members raising targets, with its July adjustment set at 6,000 bpd, reinforcing its role in regional supply management. Downstream Leadership: A roundup highlights Algeria’s Sonatrach/Skikda refinery CEO Noureddine Daoudi as part of a new wave of African refining executives pushing downstream transformation. Regional Energy Infrastructure: Coverage notes Algeria has started construction on a Trans-Saharan gas pipeline stretch, part of a wider push to supply Europe with up to 30 bcm/year and cut reliance on Russian gas. Security & Events: A mass shooting near England’s Kansas City World Cup base camp left nine injured, adding pressure on tournament security planning.

Energy Markets: OPEC+ ministers agreed to a fourth straight oil output quota hike, raising July targets by about 188,000 barrels per day across Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan and Oman, even as analysts warn the move may have limited impact while Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep physical barrels tight and prices elevated. Algeria in the Mix: Algeria is named among the seven core OPEC+ producers driving the July adjustment, with the bloc also extending compensation for any overproduction through end-December 2026. Tech & Skills: Huawei’s ICT Competition drew 220,000+ university students from 2,000+ institutions across 100+ countries, with Algeria among the teams winning top prizes. Industry & Energy Logistics Angle: The same Hormuz-linked shock is also pushing up LPG supply costs globally, underscoring how regional shipping constraints can quickly feed into household energy prices and subsidy burdens.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Algeria has officially started construction on its section of the 4,128-km Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aimed at moving up to 30 bcm/year from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel hub for export to Europe, with ministers reaffirming commitment at a steering committee meeting in Algiers. OPEC+ Watch: OPEC+ ministers are set to meet online to consider higher output quotas to cool oil prices after Iran-war disruptions tightened Gulf crude flows; analysts say only a handful of countries, including Algeria, have spare capacity to affect supply. Energy Markets Pressure: A wider EU energy picture shows LNG imports easing slightly overall, but some countries are increasing exposure—keeping the policy debate on gas security and renewables front and center. Sahara Safety Crisis: Nearly 50 Nigerien migrants died after a truck broke down in the Sahara near the Mali–Algeria border, stranded without water while traveling from Mali back to Niger. World Cup Noise (Local Angle): Algeria’s World Cup campaign is tied to Group J attention as fixtures and qualification scenarios draw interest ahead of the June 11 start.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Algeria has officially started construction on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a 4,128-km project aimed at moving up to 30 bcm of natural gas annually from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel hub for export to Europe, with ministers from Algeria, Nigeria and Niger backing the next phase after steering-committee approvals. Energy Security & Markets: The push comes as Europe seeks alternatives to Russian supplies and faces renewed pressure from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while analysts note the wider gas diversification stakes for the EU. Human Toll in the Sahel: In a separate regional shock, nearly 50 people died of thirst in Niger after a truck carrying migrants/workers from Mali broke down in remote desert areas near the Mali–Algeria border, highlighting ongoing safety risks along trafficking and mining routes. World Environment Day: World Environment Day on June 5 spotlighted urgent climate action and faster transitions away from fossil fuels, with heat and extreme weather flagged as fast-growing threats.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Push: Algeria, Nigeria and Niger have started a new construction phase to complete the Algerian section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, with ministers backing the final feasibility study and aiming to move up to 20–30 bcm of gas annually to link into Algeria’s export network. Energy Diplomacy: Syria’s foreign affairs chief visited Algiers and discussed expanding cooperation with Algeria across energy, economy, investment and security, including sectoral working groups. Green Hydrogen Ambitions: Algeria’s ADC is studying green hydrogen and brine utilisation projects as Europe looks to import low-carbon molecules, including proposals like the SoutH2 corridor. Industrial Finance Watch: Battery maker ASSAD reported a Q1 2026 revenue drop, with domestic sales rising while exports fell sharply amid licensing delays for its Algerian subsidiary. Trade Pressure on Supply Chains: The U.S. proposed Section 301 forced-labour tariffs that include Algeria, signaling potential cost and market-access risks for regional exporters. Desert Safety Alert: Nearly 50 people died after a truck breakdown in the Sahara near the Algeria–Mali border, underscoring hazards on routes tied to mining labour.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Algeria, Nigeria and Niger have kicked off a new phase to complete the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, with the Algerian section moving forward after steering committee approval of the final feasibility study; the ~4,000 km project targets 20–30 bcm/year and aims to link Nigerian gas via Niger to Algeria’s Mediterranean export routes. Green Hydrogen & Desalination: Algeria’s desalination sector is preparing feasibility studies for green hydrogen and brine utilisation, including pilot work at Corso and plans to partner with ONEDD, as the country expands supplementary seawater desalination capacity. Energy Diplomacy: Syria’s new foreign leadership sent its top diplomat to Algiers, with both sides discussing cooperation across energy, agriculture, mining, transport and training, and exploring sectoral working groups. US Forced-Labour Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour enforcement, listing Algeria among affected economies—raising potential costs for exports to the U.S. World Cup Logistics for Algeria Fans: A “Fan Fatigue Index” ranks Algeria’s supporters as facing the toughest group-stage schedule, citing long travel and early local kickoffs.