In anticipation of the winter season, the Czech Republic is seeking to increase its natural gas imports from Algeria to bolster its energy security. During an official visit to Algiers by the Czech Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, the CEO of Sonatrach met with the chairman of the Czech energy company CEZ to discuss future cooperation. Prague aims to double its annual intake from 200 million cubic meters to 400 million cubic meters. Sonatrach has officially confirmed that discussions regarding a contract extension are underway, highlighting its ongoing commitment as a secure energy supplier to the European market via the Algeria-Italy pipeline.