Algeria has raised its natural gas output by 4.2% in the first half of 2026, reaching 54.01 billion m³-the highest level in three years-strengthening its role as a key supplier to Europe amid ongoing energy market pressures.
Algeria has achieved its highest natural gas production in three years, with output rising 4.2% to 54.01 billion cubic metres (m³) in the first half of 2026, according to data from the Attaqa Energy Research Unit. This increase, up from 51.81 billion m³ during the same period in 2025, reinforces Algeria's position as a strategic and reliable energy supplier to Europe, where demand remains elevated amid global market uncertainty.
The country's production growth continues a steady upward trend since 2022, when output stood at 49.23 billion m³. This sustained expansion reflects Algeria's ongoing investment in extraction capacity and its ambition to consolidate its influence in the regional energy landscape.
Domestic Demand and Energy Transition
Algeria's domestic gas consumption also climbed 6.3% year-on-year, reaching 28.49 billion m³ in the first half of 2026. The increase is largely attributed to rising demand from the electricity generation sector. To safeguard export volumes, Algeria is accelerating its energy transition by integrating more solar power into its national grid. This strategy aims to reduce internal gas dependency and maximise export capacity to Europe, where Algerian gas remains a critical supply pillar.
Exports Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Algeria's export performance has strengthened in a context of heightened competition among European states to secure gas supplies, particularly as Middle East tensions disrupt global flows. Total gas exports-via pipelines and as liquefied natural gas (LNG)-rose 2.4% to 23.97 billion m³ in the first half of 2026, compared to 23.40 billion m³ a year earlier. Pipeline exports alone reached 3.06 billion m³ in June, up from 2.95 billion m³ in June 2025.
This export momentum comes as other North African countries are also reviewing their sectoral performance, such as Mauritania's recent mid-year assessment of its health sector in Assaba, highlighting a broader regional focus on strategic resource management.
Strategic Ambitions and Outlook
Under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Algeria is reaffirming its commitment to being a dependable energy partner. The government has set an ambitious target to double natural gas exports and reach the symbolic threshold of 100 billion m³, while maintaining strict adherence to contractual obligations with international partners. This trajectory positions Algeria as a central player in the evolving Euro-Mediterranean energy system, with further developments in production and export capacity closely watched by regional and global stakeholders.
