Member Spotlight: Algeria Bid Round 2026

On April 19, 2026, the Algerian National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (“ALNAFT”) officially launched Algeria’s second hydrocarbons bid round (“Algeria BR 2026”) under the framework of Algeria’s 2019 hydrocarbons law.

The launch of Algeria BR 2026 comes against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical volatility in global energy markets. Recent developments in the Middle East have underscored the vulnerability of key maritime transit routes, encouraging further focus on reinforcing global energy supply chains.

In response, upstream opportunities offering relative stability and reduced exposure to transit‑related risks are increasingly front of mind.

In this context, Algeria presents a distinctive strategic profile. As a major onshore hydrocarbon producer with mature basins, established infrastructure and direct access to European markets through pipelines and LNG facilities, Algeria offers a jurisdiction combining resource potential with relative insulation from maritime transit risks.

Algeria BR 2026 therefore represents a timely opportunity for international oil and gas companies seeking portfolio diversification, asset resilience and long-term upstream exposure in North Africa.

This client alert outlines the key features of Algeria BR 2026 and highlights the principal legal and regulatory considerations for prospective bidders.

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Click here for an analysis by our member, King & Spalding, on the timely opportunities Algeria's BR 2026 presents to international oil and gas companies seeking portfolio diversification, asset resilience and long-term upstream exposure in North Africa.