Industry leaders in the hydrocarbon sector were briefed on Monday regarding the Algerian oil and gas blocks currently open for competitive bidding. The National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (Alnaft) officially announced the launch of Virtual Data Rooms (VDR) as part of the “Algeria Bid Round 2026” exploration tender. This move represents a significant advancement in promoting the nation’s mining and energy potential to both domestic and international investors, according to an official statement from Alnaft.
In a first for the country, technical data for the offered perimeters is now accessible through a secure digital platform. This shift highlights the Agency’s commitment to “modernizing its workflows, enhancing the investor experience, and providing seamless access to strategic data regardless of a company’s global location,” Alnaft noted. The opening of these Data Rooms enables interested firms to conduct comprehensive technical assessments of the investment opportunities and prepare their submissions under optimal conditions.
This latest phase builds on the promotional activities initiated at the launch of the Bid Round in April and underscores Alnaft’s dedication to transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness within Algeria’s upstream hydrocarbon sector.
The tender process will continue through the following key milestones:
- Submission of Bids: November 2026
- Opening of Bids and Awarding of Blocks: November 2026
- Contract Signing: Scheduled for January 2027
On this occasion, Alnaft reaffirmed its “resolve to provide investors with a competitive and modern environment conducive to building long-term partnerships aimed at optimizing the nation’s energy resources.”
The 2026 Bid Round features seven strategic zones:
- El Borma II (Ouargla)
- El M’Zaid Nord (Ouargla)
- Illizi Centre I
- Est Bordj Omar Driss I (Illizi)
- El Hadjira III (Touggourt)
- Touggourt Sud
- El Benoud Est (El Bayadh)