Algeria energy report

• The country plans to reduce its dependence on hydrocarbons through a diversification of its exports and the development of renewables, with 16 GW planned for 2030.
• Two public companies dominate the energy markets: Sonatrach for hydrocarbon production and trade and Sonelgaz for electricity production and distribution, as well as gas distribution.
• Electricity production has grown slower since 2012 and has dropped by 3% in 2020; it is almost entirely based on gas.
• The share of gas exports is decreasing due to the rising domestic consumption.
• Motor fuel prices increased by 60% between 2015 and 2018.
• Gas prices increased sharply in 2019.
• Energy prices are, however, very low compared to the European average: around 3 times lower for motor fuels and electricity and 10 times lower for household gas (at purchasing power parity).
• In the context of economic development and low fuel prices, energy consumption increased rapidly until 2020, when it dropped by 10%.
• Algeria aims to attract international investors to offset its declining production and to maintain its exports.
• To face the expected increase in electricity demand, the country is strongly increasing its electricity production.
• Natural gas exports are expected to decrease by around 25% in the next five years.

• Institutions & Energy Policy

  The Ministry of Energy is responsible for the energy policy and supervises the public energy companies.

  The Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies was created in 2020 to implement the country's ambitions in terms of energy transition.

  The Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority regulates the national oil products market by fixing prices.

• Energy Companies

  Gas:

  Sonatrach is the largest African gas company and the world's tenth largest LNG exporter and tenth largest natural gas exporter. Sonatrach is trying to reinforce its position in Europe and also wants to diversify its exports by developing gas trade with Asian and Latin American countries.

• Energy Supply

  Resources:

  Algeria has large proved crude oil and natural gas reserves (1.7 Mt of oil and 4 500 bcm of gas, respectively, in 2020). Its main gas field is Hassi R'Mel (among the world's largest with estimated recoverable reserves of around 2 500 bcm).

• Energy Prices

  Gas:

  The reference gas export price is calculated monthly by ALNAFT, with an indexation on Algerian oil (the Sahara blend), and readjusted every 3 months by ministerial decree.

• Energy Consumption

  Compared to other developing countries with a similar development level, Algeria's consumption is high (1.3 toe per capita), partly because of consumption and losses in the energy sector (oil & gas production and LNG plants, mainly). Electricity consumption per capita reaches 1 500 kWh (2020).

• Issues & Prospects

  Gas:

  The prospects for gas seem to be compromised due to stagnant production, rising domestic demand, and insufficient investment. According to the energy minister, natural gas exports are expected to decrease by more than 40% between 2020 and 2025.

• GENERAL OVERVIEW
• INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
• ENERGY COMPANIES
• ENERGY SUPPLY
• ENERGY PRICES
• ENERGY CONSUMPTION
• ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
• DATA TABLES
• ABBREVIATIONS
• GLOSSARY

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Below is a list of the Algeria energy market report graphs:

• GRAPH 1: CO₂-energy emissions (MtCO₂)
• GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2020, %)
• GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
• GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2020, %)
• GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (US$/l)
• GRAPH 6: Electricity prices for industry and households (US$c/kWh)
• GRAPH 7: Gas prices for industry and households (US$c/kWh GCV)
• GRAPH 8: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
• GRAPH 9: Total consumption market share by energy (2020, %)
• GRAPH 10: Final consumption market share by sector (2020, %)
• GRAPH 11: Oil consumption (Mt)
• GRAPH 12: Oil consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
• GRAPH 13: Electricity consumption (TWh)
• GRAPH 14: Electricity consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
• GRAPH 15: Natural gas consumption (bcm)
• GRAPH 16: Gas consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
• GRAPH 17: Coal consumption (Mt)
• GRAPH 18: Coal consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)

In the Algeria energy market report you will find the following tables:

• Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO₂ emissions.
• Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source.
• Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
• Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.
• Infrastructure Projects: Covers power plant projects by energy, technology, status and operator, gas plant projects by status and operator and LNG contracts.