ALNAFT, Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources, has officially launched the Nomination Process, a structured upstream consultation framework designed to prepare the ground for the next hydrocarbons bid round scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Positioned ahead of the competitive bidding phase, the Nomination Process enables international oil and gas companies to express interest in selected assets from a portfolio of 24 onshore blocks. The initiative allows early technical engagement based on subsurface maturity, development concepts, and portfolio strategies, while preserving competitive neutrality.
The portfolio spans Algeria’s main hydrocarbon basins — Illizi, Berkine, Central, Northern and Western basins — with a strong concentration in the Central Basin, particularly the Amguid Messaoud and Oued Mya areas. It includes 13 development and exploration projects, some suitable for EOR and IOR applications, and 11 exploration projects, several of which contain existing discoveries requiring further appraisal.
Most blocks benefit from extensive seismic coverage, historical well data, proven petroleum systems, and proximity to existing infrastructure, offering opportunities for accelerated and cost-efficient development. To support technical assessment, ALNAFT has prepared dedicated project flyers consolidating key geological, geophysical, and operational information.
Open until January 31, 2026, the Nomination Process will directly inform the structuring of the upcoming bid round by integrating early market feedback into asset packaging and project design.
Through this initiative, ALNAFT reaffirms its commitment to a data-driven, technically robust and predictable investment framework, positioning Algeria’s upstream sector for a new cycle of targeted and sustainable investment.
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