Algiers – Algeria is solidifying its position as a leading energy partner for Spain, maintaining its dominance as the largest supplier of natural gas despite increasing competition from the United States. This comes at a crucial time as the European energy market undergoes rapid transformations.
Recent data indicates a significant surge in Algerian natural gas exports to Spain. During October, exports increased by 27% compared to September, allowing Algeria to capture 39.5% of Spain’s total gas imports. This narrowly surpasses the United States, which held a 39.2% share. Nigeria followed distantly with only 5.9%.
The strong performance in October is not an isolated event but rather a continuation of the established energy partnership between Algeria and Spain. Over the first ten months of 2025, Algeria maintained its leadership with an overall share of 34.1%, exceeding the United States’ 31.6%. Russia ranked third with 10.5%.
Several factors contribute to Algeria’s success in the Spanish market. These include geographical proximity, offering a competitive advantage in transportation costs and delivery speed. Furthermore, the well-developed infrastructure connecting the two countries via direct pipelines, coupled with long-standing bilateral relations, plays a vital role.
The energy crisis in Europe, triggered by the conflict in Ukraine, has also prompted European nations, including Spain, to diversify their energy supply sources. This has strengthened Algeria’s position as a reliable and accessible alternative.
Despite Algeria’s leading position, the figures reveal intense competition with the United States, which is actively seeking to expand its share in the European market through liquefied natural gas exports. The narrow margin between the two countries in October highlights that the battle for the Spanish energy market remains fiercely contested.
