The National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources (“ALNAFT”) officially launched the “Algeria Bid Round 2026” in Algiers on 19 April 2026.
This new round relates to conventional hydrocarbons in seven onshore perimeters, mainly located in the eastern and central basins of Algeria. It is the second bid round organised under Hydrocarbons Law No. 19-13 of 11 December 2019, which introduced a more competitive and flexible framework, notably through tax incentives and clearer regulatory rules.
It follows the successful Algeria Bid Round 2024, in which five of the six perimeters offered were awarded, ultimately adding an expected average of 20 billion cubic metres per year.
Against a backdrop of regional tensions in the Middle East and renewed focus on secure energy supply routes, Algeria continues to attract investor interest, particularly due to its direct export capacity to Europe, including through the Medgaz pipeline.
ALNAFT has now published the guidelines setting out the terms and conditions for participation, as well as the main technical characteristics of the offered perimeters.
Key points
- 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 full details, we invite you to read Loucif + CO’s latest client alert:
Rym Loucif, from LEX Africa’s member in Algeria, Loucif + Co, would be pleased to assist investors interested in participating in this bid round, drawing on the firm’s experience advising on the first round.Email: E. rloucif@loucif-law.com, Telephone: (DZ) + 213 7 70 07 21 16 / + 213 5 52 58 28 93, (FR) + 33 6 29 27 13 34 or visit www.loucif-law.com
