Algeria and Niger have reached a historic milestone in regional energy integration, forging stronger economic and strategic bonds across the Sahel.

Through an expanded collaboration between Algeria’s leading hydrocarbons company, Sonatrach, and Niger’s state-owned Sonidep, both nations are opening new avenues for trade that promise to reshape economic dynamics in West Africa.

Jet A1 fuel deliveries begin from Adrar refinery to Niamey

The first tangible outcome of this partnership is the delivery of aviation fuel, specifically Jet A1, to Niger. Sonatrach has initiated regular shipments from the Adrar refinery (RA1D), marking the official start of a supply agreement with Sonidep. These operations signal the full activation of bilateral accords, reinforcing Algeria’s commitment to supplying essential petroleum products to neighboring Sahelian countries.

The first contracted delivery under this framework demonstrates tangible progress in fulfilling long-term energy cooperation goals between Algiers and Niamey.

Joint export of Niger’s Meleck crude from Benin

Beyond fuel shipments, the partnership extends to the international commercialization of Niger’s crude oil. A major milestone was achieved at the Sèmè oil terminal in Benin, where Sonatrach and Sonidep oversaw the loading of the first consignment of Niger’s Meleck crude oil. This joint commercial initiative highlights the growing role of Algerian expertise in facilitating global oil trade from the Sahel region.