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The President of ALNAFT, Mr. Samir BEKHTI, took part in theofficial Algerian delegation  led by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies, which included representatives of the main national companies in the sector, at the international energy conference and exhibition “GASTECH”, held from September 9 to 12 in Milan, Italy. This year’s edition, held under the theme “Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future,” served as a platform bringing together key players in the global energy and gas industries — including ministers, heads of institutions and organizations, leaders of international energy companies, as well as experts and technicians — to discuss current challenges and propose sustainable solutions aimed at ensuring a clean, reliable, and affordable energy supply to markets. Mr. BEKHTI held a series of meetings with several senior executives from international oil and gas companies. These meetings aimed to strengthen existing partnerships and promote Algeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination. ALNAFT’s participation in GASTECH 2025 reflects its commitment to actively contributing to the promotion of Algeria’s energy potential, enhancing its international visibility, and developing cooperation opportunities with global industry players.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies, Mohamed Arkab, oversaw the installation ceremony of Samir Bekhti, as the new President of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources “ALNAFT”, replacing Mourad Beldjehem. The installation ceremony took place at the Agency’s headquarters, in the presence of the Secretary of State to the Minister of Energy, in charge of Mines, Karima Bakir Tafer, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Energy, in charge of Renewable Energies, Noureddine Yassaâ, and Ministry executives. In a speech delivered on this occasion, Mr. Arkab explained that this appointment is part of the dynamic that the sector is experiencing, particularly in the field of hydrocarbons, hailing the central role of the “ALNAFT” Agency in developing national hydrocarbon resources, encouraging investment and promoting oil and gas mining activity.