Algeria Energy Information

Algeria Energy Research

- Algeria's Energy & Climate Policy Framework: Algeria aims to reduce hydrocarbon dependence by 2030, targeting 16 GW of renewables and diversifying exports. Recent reforms include splitting the energy ministry and introducing new regulations to attract investment in renewables and hydrocarbons. Despite progress, achieving renewable targets remains challenging.

- Algeria's Energy Companies: Algeria's energy sector is dominated by state-owned Sonatrach (oil & gas) and Sonelgaz (electricity & gas distribution). Sonelgaz recently expanded its power sector control through acquisitions, while Sonatrach remains Africa's largest oil and gas company, with significant foreign partnerships. Both firms oversee extensive transmission and distribution networks.

- Algeria's Energy Supply & Demand: Algeria's energy sector is dominated by gas, which accounts for 70% of primary consumption, with significant exports. Electricity generation is nearly entirely gas-based, while oil consumption remains stable. Natural gas production has risen, with exports to Europe comprising a substantial portion. The country also has vast shale gas reserves. Energy demand has decreased slightly, but per capita consumption remains high due to the oil and gas sector.

- Algeria's Energy Use & Price by Sector: Final energy demand rose 4%/year since 2010, with gas leading consumption. Prices are regulated, stable since 2016. Households and services now account for 37% of demand.

- Algeria's Issues & Prospects: Algeria is expanding its energy sector with nuclear, gas, solar, and wind projects to meet rising demand and attract investors. It aims to boost electricity production, develop transmission networks, and enhance oil and gas output, while exploring green hydrogen exports to Europe.

Algeria Total Energy Production & Consumption

Total primary consumption decreased for the second year in a row to 60 Mtoe in 2024 (-4.5%/year since 2022), contrasting with its rapid growth over 2005-2022 (+4.5%/year). Per capita consumption is high (1.3 toe), partly because of the oil and gas sector).

Energy consumption is mostly covered by gas (70% in 2024, +11 pp since 2010) and oil (30%, -10 pp).

Graph: Primary Consumption Trends by Energy Source

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria Total Energy Production & Consumption

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Algeria Oil Production & Consumption

Primary consumption by oil remained stable around 19 Mtoe since 2013 (18.1 Mtoe in 2024). Since 2010, it increased by 1%/year.

Algeria is part of the OPEC and subject to crude oil production quotas; in addition, it is taking part to voluntary production adjustments under the OPEC+ group.

Oil production (crude oil and NGL) decreased for the second year in a row in 2024 (-7%) to 56 Mt; it fell by 11% in 2020 and rebounded by 1% in 2021 and 6% in 2022. Overall, crude oil production has been eroding by 3%/year since its 2005 peak (100 Mt).

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria Crude Oil Production & Consumption

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Interactive Chart Algeria Refined Oil Products Production & Consumption

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Algeria Natural Gas Production & Consumption

Gas consumption drop by 7% in 2024 to 42 Mtoe. Between 2019 and 2002, it increased regularly 7%/year. Since 2010, it increased by 6%/year.

Natural gas production decreased by 6% in 2024 to 103 bcm, after a 4% increase in 2023.

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria Gas Production & Consumption

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Algeria Coal and Lignite Production & Consumption

Coal production stopped in 2000. Consumption is around 0.3 Mt since 2021.

Graph: Coal Production & Consumption

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria Coal and Lignite Production & Consumption

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Algeria Renewable in % Electricity Production

The Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency Commission (CEREFE), created in 2019, contributes to the national development of renewables and energy efficiency as an adviser and evaluates the national policy.

A Law on the promotion of renewable energies in the context of sustainable development was adopted in 2004.

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria Share of Renewables in Electricity Production (incl hydro)

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data

Algeria GHG emissions and CO₂ emissions

In its NDC (2015), the country announced its aim to reduce GHG emissions by 7% by 2030 compared to a BAU scenario, which could be raised to 22% under the condition of access to new financial resources from bilateral and multilateral partners, as well as clean technology transfer on concessional and preferential terms.

Source: Algeria energy report

Interactive Chart Algeria CO₂ emissions

Source: Global Energy & CO₂ data