المقريزي للدراسـات الاقتصادية والمـالية
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 208-224
2026-06-01

Trends In Natural Gas Exploitation In Algeria: Between Production Challenges And Consumption Pressures

Authors : Echchikh Norreddine .

Abstract

The study aims to analyze patterns and trends in natural gas consumption in Algeria and identify the main factors influencing its use. It also aims to estimate future gas demand in the 2030 outlook, given that it is the first choice in the national energy consumption model, and one of the most important sources of electricity generation in the country. The study found that annual growth rates for natural gas consumption are steadily rising compared to production rates, leading to a narrowing gap between production and consumption and, consequently, a decline in the surplus of natural gas destined for export. This portends serious changes that threaten the energy sector and the country's entire economy.

Keywords

Natural gas; consumption; exports; electricity generation