Algeria intensified its discussions with American officials and representatives of international energy companies to explore new opportunities for cooperation and investment in the hydrocarbons sector, during its participation in the American LNG Summit and Exhibition, in addition to the nineteenth edition of the “Algerian Energy Day” demonstration, according to a statement by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.
The Secretary-General of the Ministry, Miloud Mojllad, at the head of a high-level Algerian delegation, participated in the summit and exhibition activities hosted by the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, on Wednesday and Thursday, with the participation of Algeria’s ambassador to the United States, Sabri Boukadoum, and the President and Director General of Sonatrach, Noureddine Daoudi, along with officials and executives from the Ministry, the head of the National Agency for the Valuation of Fuel Resources (OIL), Abdelkader Charfaoui, and the head of the Fuel Regulatory Authority, Amin Rmini.
This participation falls within a working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation and partnership between Algeria and the United States in the field of hydrocarbons, expanding investment opportunities and exchanging expertise and technologies, especially in oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas activities, as well as innovation and development of the energy industry.
The summit and exhibition were inaugurated by the Undersecretary of the US Department of Energy, Kyle Haustveit, with the participation of government officials, representatives of international energy companies, investors and experts. Discussions focused on developments in liquefied natural gas markets, growth prospects for the gas industry, security of supply, and challenges associated with developing infrastructure and financing investments.
In this context, he held a series of bilateral meetings with officials from the US Department of Energy and representatives of… Exxon Mobil companyTo continue the consultations that the two parties had previously initiated, especially through the Sonatrach complex, with the aim of consolidating cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons, enhancing dialogue with the most prominent players in the American energy industry, and exploring new opportunities for partnership and investment in Algeria.
The Algerian delegation also participated in the nineteenth edition of the “Algerian Energy Day” demonstration, organized by the American-Algerian Business Council with the support of the embassies of the two countries. The demonstration formed a space for exchanging views and experiences between energy sector officials in Algeria and the United States, and discussing ways to develop cooperation and investment partnerships.
The discussions covered opportunities to strengthen partnerships between Algerian and American companies, develop hydrocarbon projects, and benefit from modern expertise and technologies to support the valorization of national resources and expand investments in the sector.
The Algerian Bidding Round 2026, launched by the National Agency for the Valuation of Hydrocarbons Resources (ANL), received special attention during the events, as a mechanism for attracting foreign investments and expanding partnerships with international companies, through developing hydrocarbon exploration and production activities.
The role of the Fuel Regulatory Authority in accompanying the sector’s activities and ensuring respect for international standards related to exploitation, development and industrial safety was also highlighted, which enhances the attractiveness of investment and provides a suitable environment for the completion of energy projects.
The Ministry stressed that this participation made it possible to introduce the capabilities of the Algerian hydrocarbons sector in producing and marketing oil and gas, including liquefied natural gas, in addition to the investment opportunities available to international companies, in the context of Algeria’s move towards developing the energy industry, promoting innovation, using technology, and reducing the carbon footprint of oil and gas activities.
