During a working visit to the United States ending on October 16, 2026, Sonatrach CEO Nour Eddine Daoudi met with Occidental Petroleum CEO Richard Jackson in Houston. The discussions focused on deepening their partnership in the Berkine basin, with a primary emphasis on technical cooperation. Key topics included the implementation of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, the development of unconventional resources, and the use of non-metallic pipeline materials. While no new contracts were signed, both parties affirmed their commitment to improving hydrocarbon production and resource evaluation through technological collaboration.