Algeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a cooperation project agreement on 3 November 2026. This partnership focuses on enhancing environmental management standards within the national energy sector. The project aims to strengthen Sonatrach's capacity to measure, report, and verify methane emissions. By improving these technical processes, the initiative seeks to align industrial operations with international transparency requirements regarding greenhouse gas outputs. The agreement establishes a framework for technical support to assist the state-owned energy company in managing its methane footprint effectively.
National Workshop on Climate Finance
Participants signed the cooperation agreement on the sidelines of a national workshop on climate finance and carbon markets. This event focused on the integration of environmental standards into the national energy sector.
The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Sonatrach organized the workshop under the patronage of Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. Officials used the session to examine how carbon markets and financial instruments can support emission reduction targets. Representatives from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons joined Sonatrach executives to discuss the technical requirements for monitoring greenhouse gas outputs. The workshop provided a venue for stakeholders to assess the implementation of international transparency requirements within the domestic energy industry. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb oversaw the proceedings, which concluded with discussions on the role of climate finance in the energy transition.
Methane Monitoring and OGMP Standards
Sonatrach will implement its new methane monitoring system in accordance with the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) framework. This international standard provides a structured approach for oil and gas companies to improve the accuracy and transparency of their emissions reporting. By adopting the OGMP 2.0 methodology, the national energy company intends to align its environmental data collection processes with global requirements. The technical support provided through the partnership with the United Nations Development Programme will assist staff in deploying these monitoring protocols across industrial sites.
Project plans also incorporate a technical and economic feasibility study dedicated to green hydrogen development. This assessment aims to evaluate the viability of scaling hydrogen production within the domestic energy landscape. Analysts and technical teams involved in the initiative will examine current infrastructure capabilities and potential financial models to determine how green hydrogen projects can fit into the national energy strategy. The study serves as a component of the broader cooperation agreement to diversify energy outputs while maintaining alignment with environmental management goals.
