Algeria, Senegal Seek to Expand Energy Partnership Across Oil and Gas Value Chain
Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab and Senegal’s Foreign Minister Cheikh Niang discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons, with a focus on strengthening ties between Sonatrach and Petrosen, advancing investment, technology transfer and capacity building.
By Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS — Algeria’s Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies, Mohamed Arkab, on Sunday held talks with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, on expanding bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector and strengthening the partnership between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Senegal’s national oil company Petrosen.
According to a statement from the ministry, the meeting reviewed the current state and future prospects of cooperation across the oil and gas industry, reaffirming the strong ties of friendship between the two countries and their shared ambition to elevate relations into a broader economic and strategic partnership.
The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across the oil and gas value chain, including exploration and production, field development, refining and petrochemicals.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of activating the memorandum of understanding signed between Sonatrach and Petrosen to create new opportunities for investment and technical cooperation.
The ministers also explored ways for Senegal to benefit from Algeria’s expertise in developing its hydrocarbons sector, particularly following the country’s recent oil and gas discoveries. They further discussed strengthening cooperation in training and knowledge transfer between the Algerian Petroleum Institute (IAP) and its Senegalese counterpart.
Additional areas of cooperation included petrochemical industries, hydrocarbon transportation, the marketing of petroleum and gas products, as well as exchanges of expertise in regulatory frameworks, governance, petroleum data management, industrial safety and environmental protection.
Arkab reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment, in line with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to strengthening intra-African cooperation and promoting South-South partnerships, particularly in the energy sector. He also stressed the importance of enhancing coordination between specialised institutions in both countries and reinforcing joint action within the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) to support the continent’s energy security, facilitate technology transfer and strengthen African technical capacities.
For his part, Niang expressed Senegal’s interest in benefiting from Algeria’s extensive experience in the hydrocarbons industry, praising Sonatrach’s expertise and reaffirming Dakar’s commitment to expanding cooperation across all segments of the oil and gas sector.
— 𝐄𝐍𝐃 —
Dzair Tube Media Group | Record and Standing
Dzair Tube is a leading Algerian digital journalism platform, delivering high-quality content in Arabic, French, and English. With a daily readership exceeding 500,000, it has established itself among the country’s most influential media organizations.
Recognized for editorial excellence and integrity, Dzair Tube was awarded the President of the Republic’s Prize for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category on 22 October 2022. The platform operates from state-of-the-art studios, producing diverse programming across news, sports, culture, entertainment, and religion.
Dzair Tube maintains a robust digital presence, with over 600,000 YouTube subscribers, six million followers across Facebook pages, and more than 70,000 Instagram followers. Its sports daily, Dzair Sport, enjoys over 50,000 daily downloads via its official website, cementing its leadership in multimedia journalism.
Further recognized with the Media Leadership Award by former Minister of Communication Mohamed Laâgab and celebrated at the Hilals of Television awards, Dzair Tube continues to set benchmarks in innovation, influence, and public engagement, serving as a key forum for civic discourse, critical analysis, and public affairs.
Official website: www.dzair-tube.dz | English: www.dzair-tube.dz/en
