Sonatrach boosts 2025 investments to $7.9 billion

Sonatrach has reported a 29% increase in its investments within Algeria for 2025, reaching $7.9 billion (1,078 billion dinars). Exploration and production remained the primary focus, accounting for 69% of the budget and covering key fields like Touggourt, Tinrhert, and Hassi R'mel. The company also allocated funds for infrastructure upgrades, including a new pier at the port of Skikda and a new LNG storage tank. Financially, the group recorded a turnover of 5,748 billion dinars. Efforts to improve environmental impact also continued, with gas flaring levels dropping by 31% compared to 2020.