The 14th edition of the NAPEC energy conference and exhibition was held in Oran, Algeria, from October 5 to 7. The event brought together 511 companies and organizations, including major national and international oil and gas companies, technology providers, and engineering firms. A total of 25,717 participants attended the conference, representing government agencies, energy companies, research centers, and universities. The event was marked by a high level of organization and professionalism, with a range of sessions and workshops that covered various aspects of the energy sector.
The conference was characterized by a strategic dialogue that covered the entire value chain of hydrocarbons, energy, and hydrogen. The event provided a platform for building relationships, exchanging ideas, and exploring investment opportunities. According to Jafar Yasini, the General Manager of NAPEC 2026, the conference was a success, with a record number of participants and a high level of engagement. Yasini attributed the success of the conference to the growing interest in the Algerian market and the country's strategic location at the crossroads of Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe.
The conference focused on the theme of "Towards a new approach to energy mix, from energy transition to energy addition: ensuring energy security, affordability, and decarbonization." The discussions and debates that took place during the conference reflected the main challenges facing the global energy industry today. The conference sessions addressed ways to balance energy security and sustainability with the need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean hydrogen.
Yasini emphasized that NAPEC has become an international platform for business, investment, and strategic dialogue in the energy sector. He noted that the conference had achieved a significant milestone, with a record number of participants and a high level of engagement from major companies and organizations. Yasini also highlighted the importance of the Algerian market, citing its significant resources, industrial expertise, and strategic location.
The conference was attended by 240 speakers and international experts who contributed to the sessions and workshops. The event was organized with the support of the Algerian government, the Ministry of Energy and Mining, and the state of Oran, as well as several major companies and organizations, including Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, and the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources.
The success of the conference was attributed to the efforts of all stakeholders, including the government, organizers, and participants. Yasini announced that the next edition of the conference would take place in 2026, with a renewed commitment to developing the energy sector regionally and internationally. The conference provided a platform for Algeria to reaffirm its position as a major player in the global energy industry.
The conference addressed the main challenges facing the energy sector, including the need to balance energy security and sustainability with the need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean hydrogen. The event provided a platform for experts and stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore solutions to these challenges. The conference also highlighted the growing interest in the Algerian market and the country's potential to become a major player in the global energy industry.
Key points
- Algeria's energy sector continues to attract international attention and investment, with a focus on developing a sustainable and diversified energy mix.
