Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, met with the CEO of Norwegian company Scatec, Terje Pilskog, alongside the Norwegian Ambassador to Algeria. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Sonatrach and the Norwegian firm, specifically targeting the reduction of the hydrocarbon sector's carbon footprint and methane emissions. Key topics included integrating renewable energy into seawater desalination projects and developing eco-friendly industrial technologies. Arkab emphasized the goal of leveraging modern technology to enhance energy efficiency, while the Scatec CEO expressed keen interest in exploring new investment opportunities and knowledge sharing within the Algerian market.