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The first steps in oil exploration in Algeria were made in 1877

With 100 companies and subsidiaries, 160,000 workers and responsibility for 30 per cent of Algeria’s GDP, Sonatrach is not just the biggest group in Algeria, but the biggest in Africa, and the 14th largest oil and gas producer in the world

Reliable transport networks and strategic partnerships provide keys to the oil and gas giant’s export success

The process of liquefaction creates many export opportunities, as it enables 600 cubic metres of gas to be reduced to one cubic metre of liquid. When the liquid gas is delivered to its destination, it is then regasified in Sonatrach terminals, before being distributed locally by pipeline

Algeria launches a new drive to develop its mining sector

Algeria has better reason than most to develop its renewable energy sector

Algeria has better reason than most to develop its renewable energy sector

Already one of Africa’s top five economies, Algeria aims to become a major manufacturing partner for leading European brands

Already one of Africa's top five economies, Algeria aims to become a major manufacturing partner for leading European brands

The economy in Algeria today is still under the influence of the country’s history, the current environment being the result of choices made in the past