Tunisia's Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Salah Zouaoui, met with a high-level delegation from Austrian energy firm OMV, led by Deputy CEO Brzezlav Kazuo, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The meeting, held at the Ministry's headquarters, focused on reviewing OMV's activities in Tunisia and its future programs, as well as discussing prospects for developing investments and enhancing cooperation in hydrocarbons exploration and production.
The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the Tunisian government and OMV, which has been active in Tunisia for over 50 years. Minister Zouaoui emphasized the importance of upgrading cooperation with OMV and accelerating the implementation of planned projects, which would contribute to the development of Tunisia's hydrocarbon resources and improve the performance of investments in the sector.
OMV's Deputy CEO, Brzezlav Kazuo, highlighted the significance of the company's partnership with Tunisia, which has led to the implementation of several important projects in the energy sector. He expressed OMV's commitment to continuing cooperation with the Tunisian side and exploring new opportunities to develop its activities and investments in Tunisia.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including State Secretary for Energy Transition, Wail Chouchane, and the CEO of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, Faisal Tarifa. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, which is crucial for Tunisia's economic development.
Minister Zouaoui also emphasized the importance of promoting partnerships with major international institutions to stimulate new investments that would contribute to increasing gas and oil production and ensuring energy security. The Tunisian government is seeking to strengthen cooperation with foreign companies to develop its energy sector.
OMV is one of the major energy companies operating in Tunisia, with a long history of cooperation dating back over 50 years. The company has implemented several significant projects in the country, contributing to the development of Tunisia's energy sector. The meeting with Minister Zouaoui and his delegation aimed to explore new opportunities for cooperation and investment.
The discussions between the Tunisian government and OMV are part of a broader effort to develop Tunisia's energy sector and ensure energy security. The country's energy sector is a significant contributor to its economy, and the government is seeking to increase production and attract foreign investment to meet growing energy demands.
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- Tunisia's Industry Ministry meets with Austrian energy firm OMV to discuss cooperation opportunities in hydrocarbons exploration and production.
