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Algeria targets over 50% hydrocarbon processing by 2030

hydrocarbon processing petrochemical investment LNG exports economic diversification energy infrastructure

Algeria is implementing a major strategic shift to increase its domestic hydrocarbon processing. Minister of State for Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab announced a target to raise the share of processed hydrocarbons from approximately 32% to over 50% by 2030.

To support this transition, the government has initiated a $71.6 billion investment program through 2030, with nearly $13 billion dedicated specifically to refining. The plan includes the development of the Hassi Messaoud refinery and polypropylene production plants in Arzew, with several petrochemical facilities expected to be operational by the end of 2027.

This industrial push is bolstered by strong export revenues, which reached $37.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026. However, the sector faces immediate challenges; LNG exports in the third quarter of 2026 dropped by 27% year-on-year. Experts attribute this decline to increased domestic electricity demand, maintenance at the Arzew complex, and reduced volumes reaching liquefaction facilities.

Entities

Ahmed Chawki · Algeria · Arzew · Mohamed Arkab · National People's Assembly

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly $13 billion of the investment program is earmarked for refining. www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Petrochemical plants are scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027. www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] LNG exports in the third quarter of 2026 fell by 27% compared to the same period in 2025. observalgerie.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government has launched a $71.6 billion investment program through 2030. www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Algeria exported approximately 14 million tons of petroleum products in 2024. www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Hydrocarbon export revenue reached $37.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026. www.ecofinagency.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Decreased LNG exports are due to lower volumes sent to liquefaction plants, increased domestic electricity demand, and maintenance at the Arzew complex. observalgerie.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Algeria aims to increase domestic hydrocarbon processing from approximately 32% to over 50% by 2030. afrikactus.com · www.ecofinagency.com

Sources

Transformation hydrocarbures Algérie : cap sur 2030 [afrikactus.com]
Hydrocarbures: L’Algérie mise 13 milliards de dollars sur la transformation locale d’ici 2030 | L'Echo d'Algérie [lechodalgerie.dz]
Algeria Plans to Raise Domestic Hydrocarbon Processing From 32% to Over 50% [www.ecofinagency.com]
Gaz algérien : les exportations de GNL au plus bas depuis 13 ans [observalgerie.com]
Bulgaria starts 300 MWh Tesla battery project as storage investment accelerates | Serbia SEE Energy Mining News [serbia-energy.eu]