Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is participating in the opening of the International Exhibition of Mines, Quarries, and Hydrocarbons, “SEMICA Chad 2026.”
According to a ministry statement, the exhibition is being held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, from January 21 to 23, 2026, in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena.
The Minister of State is accompanied by a ministerial delegation including the Minister of Industry, Yahia Bachir; the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal; the CEO of Sonatrach, Noureddine Daoudi; the CEO of Naftal, Djamel Cherdoud; and the CEO of the Algerian Cement Industry Group (GICA), Rabah Guessoum, along with officials from the hydrocarbons, mining, energy, and industry sectors.
Algeria’s participation in this significant event comes as the guest of honor for “SEMICA Chad 2026,” where it will share its expertise, experience, and vision in developing extractive industries. This participation aims to strengthen the African dimension and South-South cooperation, contributing to efforts to make the mining sector a strategic pillar for sustainable economic and social development on the African continent.
The Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines is also participating in a high-level seminar titled “Extractive Industries for Sustainable Economic and Social Development: What Strategy for African Countries?”
Additionally, he and his accompanying delegation will hold a series of bilateral meetings with several ministers and heads of participating Chadian and international companies, particularly those active in the fields of energy, mining, and industry, to discuss cooperation prospects, enhance investment opportunities, and exchange expertise.
Algeria’s presence at the international exhibition is further highlighted through a dedicated pavilion to introduce and promote the activities of the Sonatrach, Sonarem, and Naftal groups, showcasing their expertise and experience in the hydrocarbons and mining sectors.
“SEMICA Chad 2026” is considered one of the most important African platforms dedicated to the mining, quarrying, and hydrocarbons sectors. It brings together decision-makers, investors, and experts from more than 45 countries, providing an extensive space for exhibitions, conferences, and meetings aimed at exploring investment opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and discussing the sector’s future challenges leading up to 2030, in service of sustainable development in Chad and Africa.
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