The National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) officially launched, in Algiers on 19 April 2026, the “Algeria Bid Round 2026”.
This is the second bid round organised under the new Hydrocarbons Law No. 19-13 of 11 December 2019, which introduced a more competitive and flexible framework designed to attract investors through tax incentives and a clearer regulatory framework.
Key points:
This round is the second to be conducted under the new Hydrocarbons Law No. 19-13 of 11 December 2019, which is intended to provide a more attractive framework for investors.
The seven offered perimeters present varied profiles, ranging from areas comprising existing discoveries and fields to perimeters with significant prospective potential.
Prequalified companies, whether acting individually or as part of a consortium, may participate in the procedure, subject to compliance with the conditions set by ALNAFT.
Access to the tender documents, the VDR and the technical presentations is subject to registration through the Bid Round Connect platform and payment of an access fee of USD 30,000 excluding taxes per perimeter.
The timeline notably provides for the opening of the VDR on 1 June 2026, the submission of bids on 26 November 2026 and the signing of the contracts no later than 31 January 2027.
For more details, view the newsletter published by our Algerian Firm, Loucif + Co here.
