Algeria Oil: Production, Reserves & Role in the Market
Algeria produces about 1.14 million barrels of crude per day (2025). Algeria has been an OPEC member since 1969 and holds a modest crude quota compared to Gulf producers, but its bigger hydrocarbon business is natural gas — state company Sonatrach is Africa's largest energy company and one of Europe's key gas suppliers via pipelines to Italy and Spain.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Crude production | 1.14 Mb/d | 2025 · EIA |
| National company | Sonatrach — Africa's largest oil and gas company, dominating the country's upstream, pipeline and export infrastructure | Sonatrach |
| OPEC membership | Joined OPEC in 1969 and participates in OPEC+ voluntary production adjustments alongside its regular quota | OPEC |
| Largest oil field | Hassi Messaoud, Algeria's oldest and largest producing field in the eastern Sahara, still the backbone of national crude output | Sonatrach / industry data |
| Gas exports | Major pipeline gas exporter to Europe via the Transmed line to Italy and the Medgaz line to Spain, alongside LNG shipped from Arzew and Skikda | Industry data |
Rankings and comparisons: world production & consumption · reserves by country · OPEC production · biggest oil companies.
Oil vs. Gas: Algeria's Balance
Why gas matters more
- Algeria's crude output — under 1.2 million barrels a day — is modest next to Gulf OPEC members, but its gas reserves and export infrastructure make it one of Europe's most important non-Russian suppliers.
- The Hassi R'Mel gas field and the Transmed and Medgaz pipelines give Algeria direct, high-capacity routes into the Italian and Spanish markets — a strategic asset that grew more valuable after Europe cut Russian gas imports from 2022.
- Sonatrach has pushed new licensing rounds to attract foreign investment and reverse a long stretch of underinvestment in aging fields.
What to watch
- Algeria's OPEC+ quota compliance and any adjustments as the group manages global supply.
- New licensing rounds intended to boost both oil and gas output after years of mature-field decline.
- Competition for European gas market share if Russian pipeline gas volumes were ever to partially return.
Position Within OPEC
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among OPEC members (crude output) | #7 of 11 |
| Crude production, 2025 | 1.14 Mb/d |
| Share of OPEC output (26.2 Mb/d) | 4.3% |
| Next larger member | Libya (1.36 Mb/d) |
| Next smaller member | Venezuela (0.97 Mb/d) |
EIA annual crude production for current OPEC members. See OPEC production, OPEC vs non-OPEC and the next OPEC+ meeting.
US Trade with Algeria
| Flow | Latest month | Share of US total | vs year ago | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US crude imports from Algeria | 1 kb/d | 0.0% | — | July 2026 |
| US distillate fuel oil exports to Algeria | 5 kb/d | 0.3% | — | July 2026 |
EIA monthly trade statistics, thousand barrels a day. Full rankings: US crude imports by country and US fuel exports by country.
Oil Companies Operating in Algeria
| Company | Type | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Occidental | Independent producer (public) | Publicly traded; Berkshire Hathaway is the largest shareholder, holding more than a quarter of the common stock (mid-2026 filing). |
| Pertamina | National oil company (state-owned or state-controlled) | Indonesian state-owned; one of the state enterprises brought under the Danantara state investment agency. |
| Sonatrach | National oil company (state-owned or state-controlled) | Owned by the Algerian government. |
From the oil company directory: companies with material producing operations here or headquartered here, hand-curated from company filings.
Algeria Oil FAQ
How much oil does Algeria produce?
Algeria produces about 1.14 million barrels per day of crude oil (including lease condensate, 2025). Source: EIA international statistics.
Does Algeria produce more oil or gas?
Gas is the larger business by export value and volume. Algeria is one of the world's significant pipeline gas and LNG exporters, especially to Italy and Spain, while its crude oil output — under 1.2 million barrels a day — is modest relative to Gulf OPEC members like Saudi Arabia or Iraq.
Is Algeria an OPEC member?
Yes. Algeria joined OPEC in 1969 and holds a crude production quota within the group; it also takes part in the additional voluntary output adjustments coordinated among OPEC+ members.
Does the United States import oil from Algeria?
Yes. The EIA recorded about 1 thousand barrels a day of US crude imports from Algeria in July 2026, 0.0% of the 6,224 thousand b/d the US imported in total.
Does the United States export fuel to Algeria?
Yes. In July 2026 the EIA recorded US exports to Algeria of about 5 thousand b/d of distillate fuel oil.
Which oil companies operate in Algeria?
The oil company directory lists Occidental, Pertamina, Sonatrach with producing operations in Algeria. See the directory for who owns each company and which basins it works.
How big is Algeria within OPEC?
Algeria is #7 of the 11 OPEC members tracked here, producing about 1.14 million barrels a day of crude in 2025, or 4.3% of the group's 26.2 million b/d. The next larger producer is Libya (1.36 Mb/d).