Berlin, Germany – Algeria participated in a high-level international event in Berlin on Wednesday, focusing on advancing the Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance project, known as ‘ALTEH2A,’ and the SoutH2 Corridor initiative. The event underscored Algeria’s commitment to becoming a key player in the burgeoning green hydrogen market and strengthening its energy partnership with Europe.
A significant Algerian delegation, representing the hydrocarbon, mining, energy, and renewable energy sectors, attended the summit. The delegation included the CEO of Sonatrach, Nordine Daoudi, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Moudjahid Miloud, along with representatives from Sonatrach and Sonelgaz.
Moudjahid Miloud, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, delivered a keynote address highlighting Algeria’s unwavering dedication to developing a strategic partnership with Europe in the field of green hydrogen. He emphasized that this partnership is a cornerstone of both the national and global energy transition.
The Minister’s address stressed that Algeria, a reliable energy partner for decades, possesses all the necessary assets to become a major supplier of clean energy to Europe. These assets include abundant renewable energy resources (solar and wind), modern energy infrastructure, and a network of pipelines directly connecting it to European markets.
He further elaborated that developing a hydrogen-based economy is a strategic national priority, based on a three-phase approach. Currently, a semi-industrial plant with a capacity of 50 MW for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives is being developed in Arzew, with financial support from the German government and the European Union.
Algeria is also working to finalize the legal and institutional framework governing hydrogen activities to encourage investment in hydrogen and renewable energy value chains, with a focus on developing human capital through the launch of specialized university programs in this field.
Sonatrach CEO, Nordine Daoudi, emphasized that the event was a crucial milestone for assessing the progress of Algerian-European cooperation projects in the hydrogen sector. He noted that the ALTEH2A and SoutH2 Corridor projects represent a practical embodiment of the shared vision between Algeria and Europe for the production of green hydrogen.
