Algerian Minister of Energy Mohamed Arkab received the Secretary General of the African Oil-Producing Countries Organization, Farid Ghazali, on October 4, 2026. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Algeria and the organization in oil and gas fields, particularly in training, research, and development. The discussions also covered recent developments in international energy markets.
The meeting was attended by the President and General Director of Sonatrach, Noor Eddine Dawdi, and several ministry officials. Arkab and Ghazali exchanged views on ways to strengthen cooperation between Algeria and the African Oil-Producing Countries Organization in oil and gas fields. They also discussed the organization's roadmap and work program for the coming years.
The two parties reviewed the latest developments in the African Energy Bank, which aims to facilitate and enhance financing for the development of oil, gas, and energy industries in Africa. Arkab reaffirmed Algeria's support for the organization's objectives and initiatives, which aim to enable the continent to effectively and fairly evaluate its natural resources.
Algeria's support for the organization includes sharing expertise in exploration, production, conversion, and training. The Algerian Petroleum Institute plays a significant role in qualifying African competencies and enabling them to face technical and professional challenges in the energy sector. Arkab highlighted the potential of Sonatrach to accompany African countries in optimizing their hydrocarbon resources.
Ghazali praised Algeria's continued support for the organization's goals and initiatives, particularly in training and human resource development. He emphasized the importance of oil and gas in supporting development in Africa and promoting energy sovereignty. The two parties discussed ways to promote African integration and sustainable development.
Algeria has been a member of the African Oil-Producing Countries Organization since its establishment in 1987. The country has consistently supported African cooperation by promoting cooperation and exchanging expertise, contributing to the continent's position as a strategic energy source and supporting sustainable development.
Over 22,000 trainees have joined vocational training and education programs in Algeria. The country has also classified as the first in the Maghreb and second in Africa in the Times Global University Rankings 2027. In a separate development, nine people died and 237 were injured in road accidents in the past 24 hours.
Key points
- Algeria reaffirms its support for the African Oil-Producing Countries Organization's objectives and initiatives.
- The organization aims to enable Africa to effectively evaluate its natural resources.
- Algeria shares its expertise in energy fields with African countries.
