Algeria Strengthens Liquefied Natural Gas Exports to Germany

Algeria is boosting its role as a key supplier of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Germany, with the arrival of a second cargo of 74,000 tons in October 2026. This follows an initial delivery of 50,000 tons transported in July 2026 from the Bethioua liquefaction plant aboard the Algerian tanker Tessala. These shipments stem from agreements initiated during the 2024 visit of German official Robert Habeck to Algeria. Furthermore, a contract signed in July 2026 between Sonatrach and the German energy group VNG aims to increase gas supplies starting January 1, 2027, alongside joint efforts in hydrogen production projects. Although Germany experienced a dip in LNG imports during October, the total volume for the first ten months of 2026 rose by 20%, as the country works to secure its energy reserves ahead of the winter season.