Energy sector in Algeria: 123.4 billion dinars in the 2027 finance bill (APN communique)
The Finance and Budget Committee heard the Energy Minister on 20 October 2026. The 2027 finance bill (PLF) proposes 123.4 billion dinars for the sector.
In short
On 20 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee examined the budget of the Energy and Renewable Energies sector in the PLF for 2027. The minister said an envelope of 123.4 billion dinars had been allocated. It is split across three programmes.
Key points
- Envelope of 123.4 billion dinars for the sector in the 2027 PLF
- 93.89 billion dinars for the electricity and gas programme
- 24.06 billion dinars for energy efficiency and new and renewable energies
- 5.6 billion dinars for general administration
- Programme of 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2035
What the communique says
On 20 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee continued its examination of the sector budgets proposed in the PLF for 2027. It heard a presentation by the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies.
The minister said an envelope of 123.4 billion dinars had been allocated. It is meant for electricity and gas connection projects, the subsidy of electricity bills in the southern and High Plateaux wilayas concerned, the development of new and renewable energies and energy efficiency.
- 93.89 billion dinars: electricity and gas programme
- 24.06 billion dinars: energy efficiency and new and renewable energies programme
- 5.6 billion dinars: general administration programme
Sonelgaz projects mentioned
The minister stated that Sonelgaz would continue its efforts on the following projects.
- Commissioning of the 17 remaining photovoltaic solar plants, with a total capacity of 2,440 megawatts-peak
- Commissioning of part of the Djelfa, Oumache 3 and Mostaganem power plants, for 1,378 megawatts
- Launch of power plants in Tébessa (1,400 megawatts) and Adrar (about 1,200 megawatts)
- A power plant in Tamanrasset of 136 megawatts
- Transmission line in the east of the country: upgrade from 90 to 220 kilovolts over 130 kilometres
Renewables and the discussion
The renewable energy development programme provides for a capacity of 15,000 megawatts by 2035, connected to the grid or not.
Committee members raised in particular energy coverage, which reaches 99% for electricity and nearly 80% for natural gas, power cuts at consumption peaks, and the transition to renewable energies.
Frequently asked questions
What budget is proposed for the energy sector in the 2027 PLF?
The minister said an envelope of 123.4 billion dinars had been allocated to the Energy and Renewable Energies sector for 2027.
How is the envelope split?
It includes 93.89 billion dinars for electricity and gas, 24.06 billion for energy efficiency and new and renewable energies, and 5.6 billion for general administration.
Which Sonelgaz plants are mentioned?
The communique mentions photovoltaic solar plants and power plants in Djelfa, Oumache 3, Mostaganem, Tébessa, Adrar and Tamanrasset.