ALNAFT Launches Digital Platform to Map Investor Needs Ahead of Algeria Bid Round 2026
✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers – December 2025 – The National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at identifying the needs and investment interests of international oil and gas companies seeking to operate in Algeria, in a strategic move that also lays the groundwork for the upcoming international licensing round, Algeria Bid Round 2026.
The announcement was made by the President of ALNAFT, Samir Bekhti, during a press conference held at the conclusion of an information day organized by the Agency for journalists, dedicated to outlining ALNAFT’s role and core missions within Algeria’s hydrocarbon governance framework.
The newly launched platform, known as the “Nomination Process,” enables potential investors to express their upstream exploration interests by selecting between six and eight exploration blocks from a predefined list of 24 perimeters identified by ALNAFT. These blocks are geographically distributed across several regions of the country, reflecting the diversity and depth of Algeria’s hydrocarbon potential.
According to Bekhti, this forward-looking initiative is designed to capture investor preferences at an early stage, allowing for a more accurate and market-responsive preparation of the Algeria Bid Round 2026, which ALNAFT plans to launch during the first half of the year. He described the process as a proactive prospecting mechanism that enhances the efficiency and credibility of the forthcoming international call for tenders.
Accessible through ALNAFT’s official website, the platform sends what Bekhti described as “a strong signal to investors,” underscoring Algeria’s commitment to a clear methodology, high standards of transparency and predictability, and a stable legal environment guaranteed by the hydrocarbons law. He further emphasized that the initiative reflects ALNAFT’s positioning as a modern, proactive institution dedicated to ensuring the sustainable valorization of national hydrocarbon resources.
The nomination phase will remain open until the end of January 2026, after which ALNAFT will evaluate the submitted expressions of interest to determine the exploration perimeters to be included in the next bid round. Bekhti characterized this stage as “a pivotal phase in promoting upstream investment in Algeria” and a critical step toward consolidating confidence and transparency between the State and potential investors.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to strengthen Algeria’s hydrocarbon production capacities, particularly in anticipation of an expected surge in global gas demand. Citing data from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Bekhti noted that worldwide gas demand is projected to reach approximately 5,300 billion cubic meters annually, a trend that reinforces the strategic relevance of Algeria as a reliable energy supplier.
In this context, Bekhti highlighted Algeria’s substantial potential in non-conventional hydrocarbons. Studies indicate the presence of more than 700 trillion cubic feet—approximately 19,800 billion cubic meters—of recoverable non-conventional gas resources. He stressed that current reflections are focused on defining optimal exploitation methods that fully comply with legal frameworks and environmental standards.
The information day organized by ALNAFT also provided journalists with a comprehensive overview of the Agency’s mandate as the regulatory and supervisory authority of Algeria’s hydrocarbon sector. Discussions covered the institutional architecture of the sector, the evolution of its legal framework, and key aspects related to studies and contractual arrangements, reaffirming ALNAFT’s central role in steering investment through governance, transparency and long-term strategic vision.
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