Water sector in Algeria: 2027 budget before the Finance and Budget Committee (PLF 2027)
The Finance and Budget Committee heard the Minister of Hydraulics on the sector's 2027 budget, as part of the draft finance law.
In short
On 20 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee continued its review of sector budgets in the draft finance law (PLF) for 2027. The Minister of Hydraulics announced 894 801 480 000 dinars in commitment authorisations (+141 % against 2026) and 697 367 236 000 dinars in payment appropriations (+31 %).
Key points
- Commitment authorisations: 894 801 480 000 dinars, up 141 % against 2026.
- Payment appropriations: 697 367 236 000 dinars, up 31 %.
- Investment: 778 024 074 000 dinars of commitment authorisations, 87 % of the total.
- 388 new investment operations registered and 63 operations revalued.
The committee meeting
On Tuesday 20 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee held a meeting on the continued review of the sector budgets proposed in the draft finance law (PLF) for 2027. It heard a presentation by the Minister of Hydraulics.
Amounts announced for the sector
The minister announced an allocation of 894 801 480 000 dinars in commitment authorisations, up 141 % against 2026. Payment appropriations stand at 697 367 236 000 dinars, up 31 % against the previous year.
- Commitment authorisations for investment: 778 024 074 000 dinars, 87 % of total commitment authorisations.
- Payment appropriations for investment: 580 589 830 000 dinars.
- Registration of 388 new investment operations.
- Revaluation of 63 operations registered under the current programme.
Investment programmes
According to the minister, the increase mainly serves to cover structuring projects, notably the downstream connections of the seawater desalination plants of Chlef, Mostaganem and Tlemcen.
- Mobilisation of water resources and water security.
- Drinking water and industrial water supply.
- Agricultural irrigation.
- Sanitation and environmental protection.
Committee debate
Committee members raised notably the 2027 credits for the desalination programme, the use of treated wastewater, support for agricultural irrigation and the rehabilitation of sanitation networks.
Frequently asked questions
What are the commitment authorisations of the water sector for 2027?
The minister announced 894 801 480 000 dinars, up 141 % against 2026.
What is the amount of payment appropriations for the sector?
Payment appropriations stand at 697 367 236 000 dinars, up 31 % against the previous year.
How many investment operations are registered?
The minister stated that 388 new investment operations are registered and 63 operations of the current programme are revalued.