Algeria's natural gas production saw a notable increase of 4.2% during the first half of 2026, corresponding to an additional 2.2 billion cubic meters. This rise elevated total output to 54.01 billion cubic meters for the period, marking the highest level recorded for the first half of any year in the past three years. This represents a significant increase compared to the 51.81 billion cubic meters produced during the same period in 2025.<\/p>\n
Alongside this production growth, domestic gas consumption also increased by 6.3%, reaching 28.49 billion cubic meters in the first half of 2026. Local consumption constituted approximately 53% of Algeria's total output during this time, driven primarily by electricity generation, which relies on gas for 99% of its fuel. To optimize gas resources and enhance export capabilities, the nation is actively working to integrate a greater share of solar energy into its electricity mix. This strategic initiative aims to reduce domestic reliance on gas, making more available for export to international markets. As part of this effort, Algeria inaugurated its two largest solar power plants in May, contributing an additional 400 megawatts towards a national program targeting 3.2 gigawatts by 2027.<\/p>\n
An analysis of production data over the last five years shows a consistent effort to expand capacity, with 2026's first-half output standing at 54.01 billion cubic meters, close to the 54.72 billion cubic meters recorded in the first half of 2023, which remains the highest in this recent period. The overall increase in natural gas production during the first half of 2026 was largely fueled by year-on-year increases across all months, with the exception of June. Data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) indicated a slight 0.4% decline in June 2026 production to 8.17 billion cubic meters, compared to 8.20 billion cubic meters in June of the previous year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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