AGP Executive Report

Energy & Markets: OPEC+ kept November oil output steady at 31.01m bpd as Middle East tensions and attacks on energy infrastructure keep supply risks elevated, while oil prices eased after reports of higher Middle East crude exports and G7 plans to release emergency diesel and crude. Hydrocarbons & Regional Trade: Algeria and Senegal moved to deepen cooperation in hydrocarbons and power, as Algeria pushes its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline vision at NAPEC 2026 in Oran, with work on the Aoulef section underway. Energy Infrastructure & Renewables: Algeria’s SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor continues to draw European and regional partners, while Africa is forecast to add a record 17 GW of solar in 2026, with Algeria among the gigawatt markets. Agriculture & Food Security: Algeria’s President ordered a special Council of Ministers session focused on agriculture, citing the sector’s rising GDP contribution and progress toward cereal self-sufficiency; meanwhile, global wheat and corn trade remains watched alongside export inspection trends that still show Algeria as a key soybean destination. Industrial Policy & Investment: Algeria’s participation in Benin’s Deal Room 2026 highlights a push to turn African ambitions into concrete deals across pharma, energy, infrastructure, and logistics—tested by persistent closed borders in West Africa. Energy Diplomacy: Bangladesh and Algeria launched a G2G plan for long-term LNG and fertiliser imports, aiming to widen trade and skills cooperation.

Agriculture Push: Algeria will hold a special Council of Ministers session dedicated to the agricultural sector, with experts citing recent gains in organization, digitization and investment, and noting agriculture’s ~15% GDP contribution and $37bn+ production value. Energy Infrastructure: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab says the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline fits Algeria’s plan to act as a regional energy hub, with work on the Aoulef (Adrar) section already launched. Hydrogen Corridor: Slah Zouari says the SoutH2 Southern Hydrogen Corridor is moving through studies and will get a final version after additional work ahead of implementation arrangements. Oil Market Stability: OPEC+ (including Algeria) agreed to keep November output targets unchanged as Iran-linked risks keep Brent above $100 and shipping routes face disruption. Trade & Food Inputs: Bangladesh and Algeria kick off a G2G push for long-term LNG and fertiliser imports, while Russia’s skimmed milk powder exports to Algeria reportedly rose fivefold in early 2026. Regional Integration Test: Algeria’s Cotonou Deal Room push for pharma, energy, infrastructure and logistics faces West Africa’s closed-border reality, with Niger–Benin highlighted as a key bottleneck.

OPEC+ Oil Stability: Algeria is set to keep November crude output at 1.007 million bpd after OPEC+ decided to hold quotas steady for a second straight month, with the next review due Nov. 1 as the Iran-linked supply risk keeps Brent above $100. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria also moved to deepen regional power and hydrocarbons ties, including talks with Senegal on exploration, refining, petrochemicals, training and engineering cooperation, anchored by Sonatrach–Petrosen plans. Hydrogen Corridor Push: Energy minister Slah Zouari said the SouthH2 southern hydrogen corridor is designed to connect North Africa with Europe; studies are underway and a final implementation version is expected after further work agreed at the second ministerial meeting. Industrial Policy & Skills: Algeria’s vocational training intake is being reshaped toward skills tied to real labor-market needs, with new specializations and a larger national training map aimed at boosting employability. Budget & Infrastructure: The Council of Ministers approved the 2027 finance bill framework including wage increases and zero new taxes on purchasing power, alongside immediate steps on a rail line linking the north to Tamanrasset.

OPEC+ Oil Policy: Algeria and six other OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude output targets unchanged for a second straight month, with Algeria’s level set at 1.007 million bpd, as Middle East export disruptions keep the market tight and the next review is scheduled for Nov 1. Hydrocarbons Diplomacy: Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab met APPO Secretary-General Farid Ghezali to discuss stronger Algeria–Africa oil and gas cooperation, especially training and R&D, during NAPEC 2026 in Oran. Energy Integration: Sonelgaz and Senegal’s Senelec signed an MoU to deepen power-sector cooperation and support Senegal’s “gas to power” strategy, linking expertise across the energy value chain. Economic Policy: President Tebboune reiterated plans to protect citizens’ purchasing power, forecast Algeria’s growth at 4.01–4.02%, and reaffirmed wage increases by 2027, while rejecting an IMF projection of a sharp fall in foreign exchange reserves. Industrial & Food Innovation: Algerian steppe research highlights native microbes behind traditional Hamra sheep-milk cheese, pointing to potential natural starter cultures for preserving product authenticity. Agriculture Pricing: Algeria capped potato prices at 90 dinars per kilogram amid price pressures.

Southern Hydrogen Corridor: Algeria and partners are moving from talks to structure as the Algiers Ministerial Declaration advances the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor, with a project secretariat and UNIDO support flagged. Energy Diplomacy (West Africa): Sonelgaz signed two MoUs with Senegal’s Senelec to transfer Algerian know-how and support power and gas infrastructure, including equipment and training. Power & Industry Events: NAPEC 2026 opens in Oran with EU participation for the first time, aiming to deepen energy cooperation around renewables, efficiency and hydrogen; organizers expect 25,000 attendees. Hydrocarbons Cooperation: Algeria’s hydrocarbons minister met Germany’s energy ministry state secretary to expand oil and gas partnership, engineering, local content, and low-carbon projects like green ammonia. Infrastructure Build-Out: Algeria is pushing construction on the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment to connect the deep south and unlock economic activity. Agriculture Policy: Algeria capped potato prices nationwide at 90 dinars/kg retail and 80 dinars/kg wholesale to regulate supply and marketing. Security & Trade: Algerian security services dismantled a cross-border psychotropic trafficking and money-laundering network in Algiers, seizing nearly 2m pregabalin capsules and large cash amounts. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ is set to keep November output targets steady, with Algeria among the core members.

Food Policy: Algeria set nationwide potato price caps at 80 dinars/kg wholesale and 90 dinars/kg retail, urging traders to comply as supplies of a staple product come under tighter regulation. Energy Diplomacy: Sonelgaz signed two memorandums with Senegal’s Senelec to bring Algerian engineering, equipment and training into Senegal’s electricity and gas infrastructure, fueling debate over West Africa’s energy direction. Hydrogen & Renewables: Algeria and partners advanced the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor, with ministers signing an Algiers declaration and outlining a structured push toward implementation. Rail & Infrastructure: Algeria’s Ministry of Public Works is mobilizing partners to start construction on the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment, aiming to connect the Deep South and reduce isolation. Security & Trade Controls: Algerian security services dismantled a cross-border psychotropic trafficking and money-laundering network in Algiers, seizing nearly 2m pregabalin capsules and large cash assets. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ is expected to keep November output targets unchanged, including Algeria, as supply gaps persist.

SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor: Algeria and European partners signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration to push the Southern Hydrogen Corridor forward, with ministers backing a structured framework and a dedicated project secretariat to support implementation. Rail & Infrastructure: The Ministry of Public Works is mobilizing partners to start construction on the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment, aiming to connect the Deep South and reduce isolation. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria’s energy leadership met German officials to deepen hydrocarbons cooperation, including engineering, infrastructure, and low-carbon technologies such as green ammonia and related equipment. Power Generation Plan: Tunisia’s industry ministry, with Algeria’s involvement, says a 1,400 MW power plant project is planned, with technical teams set to examine details in Algeria. Industrial Events: NAPEC 2026 returns in Oran (Oct 5–7) with 25,000 expected attendees, focusing on renewables, hydrogen, and energy diversification. Environment Cooperation: Algeria and Saudi Arabia discussed environmental cooperation and exchanging expertise under the Arab environment ministers’ council. Security & Trade: Algeria’s security services dismantled a cross-border psychotropic trafficking and money-laundering network in Algiers, seizing large quantities of pregabalin and cash.

Southern Hydrogen Corridor: Algeria’s energy leadership kept momentum on the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor as ministers from Austria, Germany, Italy and Tunisia met in Algiers and signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration, setting up a technical support secretariat with UNIDO and reaffirming Euro-Mediterranean integration; the corridor targets about 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year, moving via Tunisia toward Italy, Austria and Germany. Hydrocarbons Partnership: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Germany’s Frank Witzel to deepen Algeria-Germany cooperation in oil and gas, including engineering, infrastructure, local content, and low-carbon options like green ammonia plus training and regulatory capacity building. Energy Policy & Power Link: Tunisia’s industry ministry, via Salah Zouari, said plans are advancing for a 1,400 MW power plant in Tunisia tied to the corridor discussions, with technical teams set to review project details in Algeria. Rail Connectivity: AfDB and Germany’s BMZ launched a partnership to cut Africa’s transport costs and improve cross-border rail interoperability, starting with a feasibility study for an African Rail Competence Centre. Industrial Health & Tech Transfer: Algeria’s pharma minister Wassim Kouidri highlighted Algerian-German cooperation at Pharma 2026, stressing a shift from manufacturing to knowledge and technology transfer through projects with Saidal and Boehringer Ingelheim. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ is widely expected to keep November output targets unchanged, with Algeria among the core producers.

SoutH2 Green Hydrogen Push: Algeria’s energy diplomacy moved from talks to planning as ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 corridor, targeting 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year to Europe and setting up a technical secretariat with UNIDO support. Energy Market Context: OPEC+ is expected to keep November crude output quotas unchanged, while the wider market watches Gulf export recovery and US-Iran diplomatic signals. Industrial Partnerships: Algeria is also leaning on pharma know-how, with the Industry ministry highlighting Algerian-German cooperation to shift from manufacturing to technology and knowledge transfer. Trade & Logistics: Air Algérie is set to resume Algiers–Doha nonstop service from 25 October, boosting connectivity for business travel. Legal & Social Policy: Algeria’s parliament approved expanded death-penalty provisions for serious crimes including intentional arson and child kidnapping, a move that could affect enforcement and public safety policy. Agrifood Pressure: EU sheepmeat supplies tightened in 2026 amid production declines and firmer prices, with knock-on effects for regional sourcing.

SoutH2 Green Hydrogen: Algeria and partner countries signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration to push the SoutH2 corridor, aiming to move about 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually to Europe using upgraded gas pipeline infrastructure, with a dedicated technical secretariat supported by UNIDO and feasibility work feeding into next steps. Energy Diplomacy: President Tebboune met energy ministers from Austria, Germany, Italy and Tunisia tied to the project as the second ministerial meeting focused on turning political intent into technical and financial structures. Hydrogen Feasibility: Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance (ALTEH2A) feasibility study results are expected in 2027, covering production sites, costs, transport options and European market potential. Pharma Industry: Minister Wassim Kouidri stressed Algerian-German partnership for knowledge and technology transfer, citing Said al–Boehringer Ingelheim plans to localize production of innovative treatments and biosimilars. EU Food Supply: Tight sheepmeat supplies across the EU in 2026 are linked to lower output in key producers like Spain, while reference prices rose then eased. Trade & Logistics: Maersk requires customs reference for Algeria exports from Oct 4, signaling tighter documentation for shipments. Security Law: Algeria’s parliament approved expanding the death penalty for serious crimes including intentional arson and child kidnapping.

SoutH2 Corridor: Algeria will host a key Oct 1 meeting with Tunisia, Italy, Germany and Austria to lock in the technical and financial setup for exporting green hydrogen to Europe. The 3,300-km plan targets 4 million tons annually, with phased launches in the early 2030s and use of retrofitted gas infrastructure. Hydrogen & Renewables: Algeria and Austria also signed a memorandum to cooperate on renewable energy and renewable hydrogen technologies, with solar highlighted. Energy Diplomacy: Algiers will host the 2nd Energy Ministers’ meeting of partner nations on Thursday to push the corridor forward. Hydrocarbons & Trade: Maersk will require a detailed customs declaration reference (DED) in shipping instructions for Algeria exports starting Oct 4, tied to the ALCES system. Biodiversity Policy: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN CBD, outlining a roadmap to protect ecosystems and curb habitat loss. OPEC+ Watch: OPEC+ is expected to keep November output targets steady, with Algeria among the core members. Bilateral Investment: Tanzania’s ambassador to Algeria flagged cooperation opportunities across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy and tourism, including a planned Algerian delegation visit to explore pharma ties.

Green Hydrogen & Energy Exports: Algiers will host the 2nd SoutH2 Corridor Energy Ministers’ meeting, aiming to accelerate green hydrogen exports—4 million tonnes annually—using upgraded gas pipeline networks to reach Europe. Biodiversity & Natural Resources: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN CBD, outlining a roadmap to curb habitat loss, protect endangered species, and manage natural resources sustainably. Industrial & Regional Cooperation: The Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA) met the Arab Labour Organization to push from dialogue toward concrete Arab trade, investment, and production projects. Hydrocarbons Market Signals: OPEC+ core producers, including Algeria, are expected to keep output targets steady for November, as Gulf members adjust amid Iran-war disruptions. Bilateral Investment Push: Tanzania’s ambassador in Algiers flagged opportunities across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, and infrastructure, with an upcoming Algerian delegation visit to explore pharma cooperation. Automotive Supply Chain: Algeria inaugurated an automotive plastics components and accessories unit in Tissemsilt, supporting local content in vehicle production. Culture & Soft Power: Algeria and Russia signed an executive cooperation program through 2030 covering training, cinema, theatre, music, and heritage.

OPEC+ Energy Outlook: OPEC+ core producers, including Algeria, are expected to keep November output targets steady after the September rollback of a 1.65 mbpd cut, as Gulf members still pump below quotas amid Iran-war disruptions. Algeria–Spain Diplomacy: Algeria and Spain are set to deepen cooperation via an upcoming high-level meeting in Madrid, following recent senior visits and a push to broaden partnership areas. Agri-Industry Push: An Algerian-Italian Timimoun project (BF El Djazair) is progressing toward a new wheat campaign, with irrigation, silos, logistics and food-processing plans aimed at jobs and value addition. Food Prices & Supply Chains: Algeria’s interior minister says rising fruit and vegetable costs are driven mainly by intermediaries and storage/distribution practices, urging market ethics. EU Methane Rules: The European Commission is weighing a delay to methane import rules, citing supply security and price concerns—an issue that touches Algeria’s gas exports. Industrial Events: Sétif hosts an international industry exhibition Oct 7–10, targeting manufacturing, export logistics and B2B deals. Business Awards: The 2027 MENA Stevie Awards open for entries, with Algeria among eligible countries and no entry fees.

OPEC & Energy Diplomacy: OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais said Kuwait helped bridge differences that led to the OPEC+ deal, praising Algeria’s role in sustaining the Algiers Accord and warning that oil market stability depends on confidence and cooperation; he also projected global energy demand rising 23% by 2050. Agriculture & Industry (Algeria–Italy): Algeria and Italy are scaling agricultural cooperation through the €420m BF El Djazair Timimoun project, adding irrigation, silos, logistics and food-processing (including pasta), with plans for a new durum wheat campaign and thousands of jobs. EU Energy Regulation: The European Commission is considering delaying activation of methane import rules that would affect suppliers including Algeria’s Sonatrach, citing supply security and price pressures. Uranium & Investment (Niger–US): The US DFC approved up to $414m for Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project in Niger, signaling Washington’s return via finance rather than troops. Construction Materials: Annaba Port loaded a 26,000-ton cement shipment for the US market, underscoring Algeria’s push to expand non-hydrocarbon exports. Industrial Events: Sétif will host an International Industry Exhibition Oct 7–10 to boost manufacturing and export logistics, with B2B sessions and youth-focused industrial seminars. Fertilizer Geopolitics: A report on nitrogen fertilizer plans highlights how fertilizer supply chains are being reshaped by deals and sanctions risk, with Gazprom and Belarus floated in a US-facing proposal.

OPEC+ Stability Talks: OPEC chief Haitham Al-Ghais wrapped a working visit to Algiers, stressing that the 2016 Algiers Accord endures because stability is built on trust, mechanisms and cooperation—while Algeria’s role in implementation remains central. Hydrocarbons Cooperation: During meetings with Energy and Mining Minister Mohamed Arkab, Algeria and OPEC discussed oil market developments and producer coordination under the Declaration of Cooperation, ahead of the 10th anniversary. Oil Market Pulse: Oil prices jumped as Trump rejected an Iran proposal to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply-risk concerns. Agriculture Modernization: An Italian delegation of 13 firms pitched mechanization and digitalization solutions to Algerian operators, targeting higher productivity and better water management. Organic Farming Push: The EU launched a €1m twinning project to strengthen Algeria’s organic farming regulation and labeling controls, aligning the framework with European standards. Industrial Output: Emin Auto–JAC Motors in Ain Témouchent has started assembling commercial trucks at about 60 units/day, with plans to ramp up. Trade Links: Tunisia–Algeria trade rose 166% over five years to about $2.76bn, led by mechanical and electrical exports.

Energy Diplomacy: OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais told President Tebboune that oil market stability rests on trust, established mechanisms and producer cooperation, highlighting the 10th anniversary of the Algiers Accord and Algeria’s continued support for dialogue within OPEC+. Hydrocarbons Cooperation: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Al-Ghais in Algiers to discuss OPEC governance, OPEC+ coordination and the Accord’s role in stabilizing crude supply amid market shifts. Agriculture Modernization: An Italian business mission in Algiers brought 13 firms to explore mechanization and digitization of agriculture, while Algeria and the EU launched a €1m twinning project to strengthen organic farming regulation and product labeling. Air Connectivity: Air Algerie resumes Algiers–Doha flights after nearly seven months, starting with three weekly departures before moving to daily service from Oct. 25. Culture & Creative Industries: UNESCO added Algeria’s FIBDA comics festival to its Policy Monitoring Platform, recognizing its role in nurturing young talent and international cultural exchange.