Louisiana, October 15, 2026
As part of his working visit to the United States of America from October 12 to 16, 2026, Mr. Nour Eddine DAOUDI, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SONATRACH Group, accompanied by a high-level delegation, took part on October 15, 2026, in the 19th edition of Algeria Energy Day, held at the Event Center Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Organized as part of the US-Algeria Energy Forum, this event is held periodically at the initiative of the US-Algeria Business Council, with the support of the Embassy of Algeria in the United States and the Embassy of the United States in Algeria. It provides a platform for dialogue between energy sector officials from both countries to discuss key industry challenges and prospects for cooperation and partnership.
On this occasion, Mr. Nour Eddine DAOUDI delivered a keynote address, alongside His Excellency Mr. Sabri BOUKADDOUM, Ambassador of Algeria to the United States, and Mr. Miloud MEDJELLED, Secretary General of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.
SONATRACH’s participation also featured a contribution by Mr. Farid DJETTOU, Vice President in charge of Exploration & Production, during a panel discussion dedicated to the oil and gas sector entitled “The Future of US Energy Investments in Algeria.” Co-moderated with representatives of US companies Baker Hughes, ExxonMobil and OXY, the session addressed investment prospects and development opportunities in Algeria’s hydrocarbons sector.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ferhat OUNOUGHI, SONATRACH’s Vice President in charge of Business Development and Marketing, took part in a panel dedicated to renewable energies, alongside representatives of HGR and Professor Mehdi ZEIDOUNI of Louisiana State University. Discussions focused on Algeria’s commitment to decarbonization, the development of the green hydrogen value chain, and the SouthH2 Corridor project linking Algeria to the European market.
The 19th edition of Algeria Energy Day focused on the longstanding energy cooperation between Algeria and the United States, investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector, and the potential for renewable energy development. Discussions also addressed Algeria’s role as a supplier to the European energy market, both in conventional and green energy, highlighting new prospects for partnership between Algerian and US companies.
Through its participation in this event, SONATRACH reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its relationships with major US companies and fostering new partnership opportunities in both the hydrocarbons and renewable energy sectors, thereby contributing to enhanced energy cooperation between the two countries.
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