Berlin, November 12, 2025 – Algeria participated in a key international event in Berlin today, showcasing the progress of the Algeria-Europe hydrogen alliance project, “ALTEH2A,” and the SoutH2 Corridor initiative. A high-level Algerian delegation representing the hydrocarbons, mining, energy, and renewable energy sectors attended the event. The delegation included the CEO of Sonatrach, Noureddine 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 an opening address, emphasizing Algeria’s unwavering commitment to developing a strategic partnership with Europe in the field of green hydrogen. He highlighted this partnership as a cornerstone of both national and global energy transition efforts.
The Minister’s address underscored Algeria’s position as a reliable energy partner for decades, possessing all the necessary elements to become a major source of clean energy for Europe. These elements include abundant renewable energy resources (solar and wind), modern energy infrastructure, and a network of pipelines directly connecting Algeria to European markets.
He further elaborated that the development of a hydrogen-based economy is a strategic national priority, structured around three key phases. As part of this strategy, a semi-industrial plant with a capacity of 50 MW is currently under development in Arzew to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives, 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, aiming to encourage investment in hydrogen and renewable energy value chains. This includes a strong focus on developing human capital through the launch of specialized university programs in the field.
Sonatrach CEO Noureddine Daoudi emphasized the importance of the event as a crucial milestone for evaluating the progress of Algerian-European cooperation projects in the hydrogen sector. He noted that the ALTEH2A and SoutH2 Corridor projects represent a tangible realization of the shared vision between Algeria and Europe for green hydrogen production and export.
