Algerian LNG supply strengthens Germany's energy reserves

Algeria has further established itself as a key energy partner for Germany, delivering 74,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in October 2026. This shipment, the second of its kind following a 50,000-tonne delivery in July, fulfills the bilateral agreement established in February 2024 to secure winter energy supplies. Berlin is currently struggling to optimize its reserves, which reached only 60.2% by early November. To address these supply challenges and global market disruptions, the Algerian company Sonatrach has also signed a contract with Germany's VNG to boost exports starting January 2027, as Germany works to surpass its previous annual import records.