Algerian LNG Exports to Spain Rebound in October

Following a complete pause in September, Algerian liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Spain resumed in October, reaching approximately 262,000 tonnes. Data from the Energy Research Unit indicates a 3% increase compared to October 2025, positioning Spain as the second-largest buyer of Algerian LNG, trailing France with 296,000 tonnes. Despite this recovery, total exports to Spain for the first ten months of 2026 stand at 625,000 tonnes, a 47% decline from the previous year, largely attributed to scheduled maintenance at Algerian liquefaction facilities. Nevertheless, Algeria remains Spain's leading gas supplier. With Spanish gas storage levels at 80.6% in early November—below the five-year average—authorities are looking toward a potential 10% to 15% increase in supplies starting next year to bolster energy security.