On Tuesday, the Algerian national oil company Sonatrach announced that the inaugural shipment of Algerian fuel had docked at the port of Tripoli, Lebanon. The tanker “In Ecker,” which departed from the Skikda oil terminal on August 22, carried this load.
This shipment, consisting of approximately 30,000 tons of fuel, aims to ensure a steady supply of electricity to Lebanese power plants and assist in restoring power across the country. Sonatrach emphasized that this fuel, produced at the Skikda refinery, boasts high energy quality and low sulfur content—both essential for generating electricity.
“This initiative responds to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to aid Lebanon, a brotherly nation, by providing the necessary energy to help it overcome its current crisis,” the source stated.
Sonatrach highlighted the significance of this effort, noting it exemplifies “Algeria’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Lebanese people during these challenging times.” It reflects the humanitarian spirit and solidarity that characterize the relations between Algeria and Lebanon, thereby strengthening the bonds of cooperation and brotherhood between the two nations.
Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayad praised this act of solidarity, expressing gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for this initiative, as noted in Sonatrach’s statement.
