Algerian Energy Minister, Salah Khebri, reaffirmed that the nation's oil and gas fields are fully protected from potential terrorist attacks. "Authorities have taken the necessary measures around the sites," Khebri told reporters in Algiers.

Algeria will add 4,500 MW renewable power capacity by 2020, Energy Minister, Salah Khebri said, noting that a call for expression of interest for investors will be launched soon.

Algerian Minister of Energy Salah Khebri urged Sonatrach Group to increase its output and cut costs.