The 14th edition of the NABAK 2026 energy conference and exhibition kicked off in Oran, Algeria, with a focus on innovative technologies and partnerships in the energy sector. The event, taking place at the Mohamed Ben Ahmed Convention Centre, brings together representatives from national and international institutions, companies, experts, researchers, and decision-makers in the fields of hydrocarbons, renewable energies, and hydrogen. This year's conference is particularly significant, given the rapid transformations in the global and regional energy landscape.
The conference program features specialized sessions, debates, and meetings between various energy sector stakeholders, discussing issues related to the industry's future and prospects for developing cooperation and investment in the region. Key topics include the future of the energy mix, hydrogen development, supply security, emission reduction, modern technologies, and innovative solutions. The discussions also focus on the role of partnerships and investments in supporting energy projects and promoting integration between different energy sources.
On the second day of the conference, participants signed several cooperation agreements between national institutions and international partners, aiming to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop partnerships in the hydrocarbons and energy sectors. These agreements include cooperation with Vietnam, which falls within the framework of expanding international cooperation and exchanging best practices and standards. The agreements also aim to develop relations between various stakeholders, open up new prospects for projects and investments, and allow for the exchange of international experiences.
The conference also highlights the importance of digitalization and modern technologies in improving exploration and production operations, enhancing operational efficiency, and rationalizing energy consumption. Participants emphasize the need to keep pace with technological developments and invest in innovation, as essential factors in improving the sector's competitiveness, developing its capabilities, and responding to new challenges facing the energy industry.
Algeria and Vietnam have agreed to explore new horizons for cooperation, signing two agreements to study the exploration and production of oil and gas. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the NABAK 2026 conference, reflecting the two countries' desire to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the energy sector. This cooperation is expected to support the development of national capacities in technical and regulatory fields related to the hydrocarbons sector.
The conference has attracted over 450 exhibitors and 230 speakers representing national and international institutions, companies, experts, and stakeholders in various energy and hydrogen fields. The event provides a platform for exchanging expertise, discussing visions for the energy sector's future, and exploring opportunities for cooperation and investment. The conference continues until Wednesday, with participants discussing ways to balance energy security, economic efficiency, and technological development.
The NABAK 2026 conference reflects the growing interest in the energy sector's future, which is no longer limited to increasing production but also involves ensuring supply security, economic efficiency, technological development, emission reduction, and developing new energy sources. The conference highlights the importance of an integrated approach that combines the exploitation of available traditional resources with the development of renewable energies and hydrogen, while continuing to invest in technology, innovation, and cooperation between various stakeholders.
Key points
- Algeria hosts the 14th edition of the NABAK 2026 energy conference, focusing on innovative technologies and partnerships in the energy sector.
- The conference brings together representatives from national and international institutions, companies, experts, researchers, and decision-makers in the fields of hydrocarbons, renewable energies, and hydrogen.
- Participants sign cooperation agreements to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop partnerships in the hydrocarbons and energy sectors.
