Strategic partnerships. International engagement. Industry dialogue.
ALNAFT’s participation in NAPEC 2026 was marked by a series of high-level engagements, strategic discussions and strengthened cooperation with international partners.
• Strengthening upstream partnerships
A key milestone was the signing of two Study Agreements with PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP), covering studies on the hydrocarbon potential of the Rhourde El Baguel and Bhiret Aïssa perimeters, in the presence of the Ambassador of Vietnam to Algeria.
• Strengthening international cooperation
ALNAFT welcomed high-level delegations from Indonesia, including representatives of Pertamina, and from Namibia, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring new avenues of engagement in Algeria’s hydrocarbons sector. These exchanges were held in the presence of the respective Ambassadors.
• Technology driving upstream development
Mr. Abdelkader Cherfaoui, President of the Management Committee of ALNAFT, participated in the AmCham panel, highlighting the role that U.S. companies, technologies and expertise can play in advancing the development of Algeria’s upstream sector.
• ALNAFT in industry dialogue
Mr. Azzedine Taiar, Management Committee Member of ALNAFT, participated in the panel dedicated to the role of regulators in upstream investment, while Mr. IDRI Mohand laid, Management Committee Member of ALNAFT, contributed to another strategic industry panel addressing investment and Algeria’s upstream potential.
These engagements reflect ALNAFT’s continued commitment to building partnerships, fostering investment and advancing cooperation around Algeria’s attractive upstream potential.