During a working visit to the United States from October 12 to 16, 2026, a delegation from Sonatrach, led by CEO Nour Eddine Daoudi, held high-level discussions with representatives from ExxonMobil, Halliburton, and Devon Energy. The mission aimed to strengthen existing ties and explore new investment opportunities in hydrocarbon exploration and production. With ExxonMobil, the parties reviewed cooperation regarding the Ahnet and Gourara basins, following a 2024 memorandum. Discussions with Halliburton focused on digitalization, artificial intelligence, and knowledge transfer to local expertise. Simultaneously, meetings with Devon Energy explored potential future collaborations in the upstream sector. These engagements reflect Sonatrach's strategy to enhance technical capabilities and expand its international industrial footprint.