The Algerian Academy of Sciences and Technology recently held its fourth general assembly, where experts highlighted the importance of achieving energy security and technological transition. Dr. Mohamed Khodja, a member of the academy, emphasized the efforts made by Algeria since independence to achieve technological transition by establishing major industries in oil and mechanical engineering. This has enabled the country to acquire technology and transfer it to neighboring countries.
Dr. Khodja noted that technological transition is a major issue for developing and poor countries, and Algeria has taken it into account since independence. The country established major industries in several fields, including oil and mechanical engineering, with the help of developed countries that control technology. Algeria purchased complete factories but did not benefit from training programs, instead focusing on establishing two major schools in the oil and gas sector.
The technological transition achieved by Algeria after independence has allowed the country to overcome several challenges in the energy field. The country's experience in the oil and gas sector through the state-owned company Sonatrach has become a model, shared and transferred to friendly and sister countries in Africa. Sonatrach is present in several countries on the African continent, sharing its technological heritage.
Experts also discussed the file of energy transition and the importance of investing in renewable energies, particularly in light of Algeria's large potential to achieve this goal. They highlighted the need to address the increasing demand for more sustainable and cleaner energy, which would limit the gradual depletion of fossil fuels and contribute to achieving energy security.
The Algerian Academy of Sciences and Technology is an independent body that provides scientific advice and studies to state institutions and private public bodies to support decision-making. The academy prepares periodic reports on the reality of training, education, and scientific research. It is currently preparing a comprehensive report on the reality of the education sector in Algeria.
The experts also emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, training, and accompanying it to evaluate and reward it, so that it can give more to the country. They noted that in the field of technology, it is impossible to achieve self-sufficiency in all areas, despite achieving many strategic gains.
The academy is concerned with several factors, including food and health security, and energy security, which are essential for achieving sustainable development. The experts called for more investment in renewable energies to address the challenges of climate change and ensure a sustainable future for Algeria and the world.
Key points
- Algeria's experience in the oil and gas sector can be a model for other countries in Africa.
- Investing in renewable energies is crucial for achieving energy security and sustainable development.
- The Algerian Academy of Sciences and Technology plays a vital role in providing scientific advice and studies to support decision-making in the country.
