The US-Algeria trade relationship is dynamic and each year the trade volume between the two countries increases. In its position as the twelfth largest company in the world, Sonatrach (the National Oil Company of Algeria) continues to be the prominent partner for US energy companies operating in Algeria.

The announcement of new discoveries and the introduction of new energy companies into the Algerian market has highlighted Algeria’s strategic position as a key supplier in the world energy market. Algeria is currently the world ninth largest producer of oil and the world’s third largest producer of natural gas. Additionally, Algeria is one of the few oil-rich countries that has answered the world’s call for a greater utilization of renewable energy sources through its substantial use of renewable energy.

May 5 , 2010

2010 Algeria Energy Day at the OTC Houston, TX

On Wednesday, May 5, 2010 the US-Algeria Business Council in collaboration with the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, DC will host the 2010 Algeria Energy Day at the Offshore Technology Conference at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Algeria Energy Day has become an annual tradition for attendees at the OTC to learn more about opportunities in US-Algeria energy trade.  To register for this exciting event, please contact the US-Algeria Business Council.

 

February 3-5, 2010

RETECH 2010 Washington, DC

On February 3-5, 2010 the US-Algeria Business Council will participate in RETECH 2010 as a Supporting Organization. RETECH 2010 is co-produced by the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and TradeFair Group. RETECH 2010 will bring together the technology, business, finance, and policy committees for a business-to-business (B-toB), business-to-government (B-to-G), and Professional-to-Professional (P-to-P) conference Over 300 companies and organizations from all renewable energy sectors—wind, solar, hydro, ocean, geothermal, biomass, biofuels, and waste-to-energy--and will host booths on the Trade Show floor. Exhibitors will include equipment manufacturers and suppliers, systems providers, finance and investment firms, research & development companies, project developers and operators, law firms, green builders, architects, construction and rigging companies, NGOs, trade associations, and government agencies. Register to attend at: www.retech2010.com

 

May 6 , 2009

2009 Algeria Energy Day at the OTC Houston, TX

On May 6, 2009 the US-Algeria Business Council in collaboration with the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, DC hosted the 2009 Algeria Energy Day at the Offshore Technology Conference at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Algeria Energy day has become an annual tradition for attendees at the OTC to learn more about opportunities in US-Algeria energy trade. The conference featured presentations from: - the Honorable Abdallah Baali, Algerian Ambassador to the United States - the Official Sonatrach Delegation and Sonatrach Affiliates, - the US Department of State Algerian Investment Promotion Delegation, & - the US Department of Commerce Algerian Private Sector Petroleum Service Delegation Ambassador Baali set the tone of the conference by providing an update on developments in US-Algeria trade and political relations. Mr. Fethi Arabi, the Director for Strategy of Sonatrach provided a thorough presentation on the development of US-Algeria energy partnerships and upcoming initiatives for Sonatrach. Over 160 executives and government officials attended this event. The 2009 Algeria Energy Day at the OTC was organized by the US-Algeria Business Council and the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, DC with the support of the American Gas Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce and the US Department of Commerce Commercial Service.

 

February 17, 2009

2009 US-ALGERIA ENERGY FORUM Introducing New Trends in US-Algeria Energy Trade: Renewable Energy Sources and Innovative Technologies Washington, DC

On February 17, 2009 the US-Algeria Business Council and the Embassy of Algeria in Washington DC hosted the annual US-Algeria Energy Forum featuring the Honorable Minister Chakib Khelil, the Algerian Minister of Energy & Mines and the Honorable Ambassador Abdallah Baali, the Algerian Ambassador to the United States. The 2009 US-Algeria Energy Forum was generously sponsored by the following USABC Members: BP, ExxonMobil, Nabors Industries, Anadarko, McMoran Exploration Co., ConocoPhillips, Curtis International Lawyers and Northrop Grumman. Over 100 people attended the energy forum to hear the comments from Minister Khelil and experts from the US Department of Energy, the Algerian Ministry of Energy & Mines, the Center for Research and Development of Gas in Algeria, New Energy Algeria, BP Alternative Energy, the Algerian Energy Efficiency Agency and GE Energy. The theme of this year’s conference introduced a new topic in the ongoing dialogue of US-Algeria trade relations; the 2009 Us-Algeria Energy Forum focused on the role of renewable energy in US-Algeria energy trade. Algeria has recently launched a government-backed initiative to develop the sources of renewable energies in the country, namely wind power, water power and solar power. In a recent feasibility study it was found that Algeria’s solar energy output would be substantial enough to match all of Europe’s energy needs. The forward-thinking approach of the Algerian Government is to utilize oil revenues to jumpstart a sustainable renewable energy market. The 2009 US-Algeria Renewable Energy Forum was an opportunity for US companies to learn about investment opportunities in the renewable energy field in Algeria and for government officials to expand their familiarity with the important contribution renewable energy can make in avoiding energy crises in the future. CLICK HERE - 2009 ENERGY FORUM AGENDA CLICK HERE - PRESENTATION: ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IN ALGERIA