Algeria recorded a rise in natural gas production during August 2026, reaching a total of 8.688 billion cubic meters. This output represents a 4% increase compared to the 8.363 billion cubic meters produced in August 2025. The production volume achieved during August 2026 is equivalent to an average of 9.90 billion cubic feet per day. These figures reflect the current output levels maintained by the state-owned energy sector as domestic demand continues to grow. The data confirms an upward trend in extraction capacity over the twelve-month period ending in August.
Production Trends and Growth
Algeria recorded a 1% increase in natural gas production during August 2026 compared to the previous month. Data from the energy sector shows that output rose from 8.612 billion cubic meters in July 2026 to 8.688 billion cubic meters in August.
Cumulative performance data indicates sustained growth throughout the year. Total natural gas production from January to August 2026 reached 71.31 billion cubic meters. This figure represents a 4% increase over the 68.55 billion cubic meters produced during the same eight-month period in 2025. These records reflect the operational output managed by Sonatrach as the national energy company continues to address rising domestic requirements alongside its export obligations to partners in Italy, France, Turkey, and Croatia.
Surge in Domestic Consumption
Algeria's domestic natural gas consumption rose by more than 15% during August 2026. Data shows that consumption reached 4.849 billion cubic meters in August 2026, compared to 4.218 billion cubic meters recorded in August 2025.
Gas consumption specifically attributed to power plants saw a significant increase during the same period. Usage by these facilities grew by 110% to reach 3.378 billion cubic meters in August 2026. This figure contrasts with the 1.606 billion cubic meters consumed by power plants in August 2025.
Impact on Export Volumes
Total gas exports, including both pipeline shipments and liquefied natural gas (LNG), declined by 6.4% in August 2026. Data indicates that export volumes reached 3.653 billion cubic meters during the month, falling from the 3.904 billion cubic meters recorded in August 2025. This reduction in outbound volume occurred as the national energy sector balanced increased extraction against rising domestic requirements.
LNG exports experienced a separate decline during the third quarter of 2026. Shipments of this fuel fell by 27% during the period, reaching a total of 1.57 million tons. These figures reflect the broader operational adjustments made by Sonatrach as the company manages supply allocations between international partners and internal energy needs.
