Algeria’s Natural Gas Production Set to Rise Following Two-Year Decline

Algeria's natural gas output is projected to average 10 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, totaling 103 billion cubic meters for the year. This represents a 1.6% increase over 2025, marking the first annual growth since 2023. Data from the first eight months of 2026 shows an average of 10.36 billion cubic feet per day, a 4% rise compared to the previous year. This recovery is driven by new 2025 discoveries and the commencement of projects such as Tin Fouyé Tabankort and In Amenas II, alongside a significant compression project at the Hassi R’Mel field. These initiatives are essential for the government’s target of achieving a total annual production of 200 billion cubic meters, with half earmarked for export purposes.