Energy in Algeria
This plan promotes the deployment of large-scale renewable technologies, such as solar photovoltaic systems and onshore wind installations, supported by various incentive measures.
[6] 2012R = CO2 calculation criteria changed, numbers updated In 2023, Algeria had 159 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves.
According to the Middle East Economic Survey, this increase was driven by upstream investments leading to new project startups and expansions, notably at the Hassi R’Mel field.
This escalation in production positioned Algeria as the second-largest supplier of natural gas in Africa, with a total supply of 1,775,215 TJ, following Egypt.
This robust production not only meets domestic energy needs but also bolsters economic stability through exports and the provision of raw materials for key industries such as chemicals and plastics.
Despite encountering temporary disruptions in 2021 due to political tensions that affected the MEG pipeline, normal operations resumed in 2022 with an unconventional reversal, enabling Spain to export gas to Morocco.
Despite these high-grade reserves, Algeria faces challenges in attracting new investment to its aging oil fields, leading to difficulties in maintaining production levels.
[15] In response, the Algerian government introduced a hydrocarbons law in December 2019 to attract international investment by reducing taxes and simplifying the legal framework for upstream activities.
[15] In 2021, Algeria's total oil supply, combining crude and refined products, amounted to 902,997 terajoules (TJ), marking a 125% increase from 2000.
The country has seen significant growth in its electricity capacity, which nearly doubled from 2011 to 2020, mainly due to the addition of more efficient natural gas-fired and combined-cycle gas turbine plants.
On a per-capita basis, electricity consumption in Algeria stood at 1.704 MWh in 2021, showing a 147% increase from 2000, reflecting ongoing economic and population growth.
In efforts to conserve its hydrocarbon resources for export, the government has established partnerships with countries like China, Germany, and the United States, centering on enhancing engineering, energy storage, and solar technology capacities.
This growth highlights Algeria's efforts to shift towards cleaner energy sources to reduce CO2 emissions and reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The program consists of installing up to 12 GW of power generating capacity from renewable sources to meet the domestic electricity demand by 2030.
The total emissions were recorded at about 143.249 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2, which represents a significant rise of 133% compared to previous figures.
These figures highlight the significant reliance on oil-based fuels in both the power generation and transportation sectors, despite the increasing adoption of electric vehicles.
Meanwhile, the industrial sector, which includes the burning of fossil fuels for processes such as the production of paper or steel, also contributes notably to the emissions but to a lesser extent.
