Algerian experts help Niger modernize oil data bank
A delegation from Algeria's ALNAFT agency will spend five days in Niamey assessing national oil and gas data systems.
Niger's Ministry of Petroleum is hosting Algerian experts from the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) from October 26 to 30, 2026. The mission aims to modernize Niger's national oil and gas data bank. This collaboration strengthens strategic ties between Niger and Algeria, aligning with President Abdourahamane Tiani's vision for national resource management.
The Algerian team will conduct a detailed assessment of Niger's data management infrastructure, equipment, software, personnel, and security systems. Niger's Minister of Petroleum, Hamadou Tini, welcomed the initiative, thanking Algerian authorities for their support. He emphasized the importance of this cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector, reflecting strong bilateral relations.
Following their assessment, the experts will provide recommendations and a technical and financial roadmap. This plan will guide the modernization of the national data bank and enhance the skills of Nigerien oil sector professionals. The initiative is part of a broader cooperation based on expertise sharing and resource development.
Why it mattersAlgerian experts are in Niger to modernize the national oil and gas data bank, which will help Nigerien professionals develop their skills in the hydrocarbon sector.