Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with Jet A1 fuel deliveries

Algeria and Niger have taken a significant step forward in regional energy integration, forging stronger commercial and strategic ties in the Sahel.

Jet A1 fuel shipments begin from Adrar refinery

The partnership between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Jet A1 aviation fuel deliveries to Niger. These first shipments, dispatched from the Adrar refinery (RA1D), mark the implementation of a long-term supply agreement between the two state-owned energy giants.

This commercial breakthrough underscores Algeria’s commitment to ensuring steady fuel supplies to neighboring Sahelian countries, reinforcing regional energy security.

Joint marketing of Niger’s ‘Meleck’ crude oil in Benin

The collaboration extends beyond fuel supply, with Sonatrach and Sonidep jointly overseeing the export of Niger’s first shipment of ‘Meleck’ crude oil from the Sèmè terminal in Benin. This initiative highlights the growing synergy between the two nations in international energy markets.

Boosting African economic development through energy cooperation

This strategic alliance between Sonatrach and Sonidep aligns with Algeria’s broader vision to deepen economic relations with Niger. By combining technical know-how with an extensive export network, Algeria is reinforcing its role as a key player in Africa’s energy security and South-South cooperation.