Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, will preside on Monday over the opening of the 13th edition of the Africa & Mediterranean Energy & Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC 2025), at the Mohamed Ben Ahmed Conference Center in Oran, in western Algeria.
The opening of this edition, held under the theme: “Accelerating Tomorrow’s Energy and Achieving an Efficient Energy Mix through Partnerships, Investment, Innovation, and Technology”, will take place in the presence of the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal; the CEO of Sonatrach, Rachid Hachichi; the President of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT), Samir Bakhti; and the President of the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority, Amine Remini, along with senior officials from the sector, according to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
On the sidelines of the event, Mohamed Arkab will hold a series of meetings with executives and representatives of major companies operating in the oil and gas industry, as well as with stakeholders from related sectors of mutual interest, aiming is to strengthen cooperation opportunities, exchange expertise, and explore new prospects for partnerships and investments.
The event will also highlight Algeria’s geological potential in the hydrocarbons sector. Moreover, in-depth discussions will be held on the technical and geomechanical challenges related to the development of oil and gas reservoirs, alongside high-level sessions focusing on the hydrogen value chain — from production and transportation to industrial applications and clean energy.
The “NAPEC” Exhibition and Conference is one of the leading energy events in Africa and the Mediterranean Basin. It provides a high-level global platform that brings together more than 500 exhibitors from 60 countries, including national and international oil companies, technology solution providers, engineering firms, government decision-makers, as well as research centers and academic institutions.
This event is considered an ideal platform for networking, exchanging expertise, exploring investment opportunities, and forging new strategic partnerships. Additionally, the 2025 edition will feature the participation of Professor and specialist researcher Geoff D. Porter, President of the North Africa Risk Consulting company (NARCO).
Besides, NAPEC 2025 will host specialized sessions and workshops focused on the transition toward a balanced energy mix that integrates all energy sources, accelerating innovation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence in the energy sector. It will also address strategies for reducing carbon emissions, carbon capture technologies, and climate change mitigation, with an emphasis on strengthening cooperation between national and international companies and public authorities to build a more resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem.
The NAPEC Exhibition and Conference continues to reinforce its position as the largest African and Mediterranean platform for dialogue and cooperation in the energy sector. It brings together representatives from governments, national and international oil companies, leading energy institutions, and technology solution providers. This reflects renewed confidence in Algeria and its pivotal role in global energy security and transition efforts, as well as in fostering sustainable economic dynamics and strategic partnerships.
