Algeria looks to grow its influence in Africa through energy
Algeria looks to grow its influence in Africa through energy newspress_en Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:33 Business & Economy Recent energy agreements between Algeria and Niger have become part of a broader Algerian strategy of rebuilding its influence in the Sahel and across Africa, to fill a geopolitical vacuum and establish a new model of development across an increasingly complex regional landscape.…
Algeria is actively seeking to expand its influence in Africa through energy, as evidenced by recent agreements with Niger. These partnerships involve energy, exploration and production, and infrastructure projects, aiming to establish a new model of regional development and safeguard Africa's energy sovereignty. One significant project is the start of Algerian aviation fuel exports to Niger, facilitated by the Adrar refinery and SONIDEP.
The Kafra South-East 1 well, part of the 23,737 sq. km. Kafra sedimentary basin, is also set to undergo drilling, with reserves estimated at 260 million barrels. The production-sharing agreement for this project was renewed in 2022. ENAFOR, Algeria's national drilling company, has demonstrated its capabilities by transporting heavy equipment across the desert to Agadez.
The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), another major project, would extend from Nigeria to Algeria's Hassi R’Mel, connecting into Europe's energy network. This pipeline would not only deepen energy cooperation but also provide Nigeria with secure commercial access to the European Union.
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