Algeria Maintains Role as EU’s Strategic Gas Supplier
Algeria has reinforced its position as a strategic and reliable natural gas supplier to the European Union, exporting approximately 29 billion cubic meters during the first nine months of 2025, according to the latest report from European think tank Bruegel.
The analysis, based on data from Bloomberg and GIE, shows Algerian gas exports from January through September 2025 reached 28.977 billion cubic meters. This compares to 41.313 billion cubic meters for all of 2024 and 43.236 billion cubic meters in 2023. Quarterly breakdowns show 9.796 billion cubic meters in Q1, 10.250 billion in Q2, and 8.931 billion in Q3.
Steady Partnership Despite Market Shifts
Despite a year-over-year export decline exceeding one billion cubic meters, Algeria remains a crucial partner for EU natural gas supplies, delivering both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Italy emerged as the leading importer of Algerian pipeline gas via the Transmed pipeline.
Data from Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security reveals imports from Algeria totaled approximately 14.5 billion cubic meters during the first eight months of 2025, capturing a 35.5% market share. Algeria’s overall EU exports remained largely stable, with the slight decline attributed to reduced continental demand and maintenance work at Algeria’s largest liquefaction unit early in the year.
Expanding European Footprint
Algerian gas exports are poised for significant expansion with Germany entering as a new partner starting in 2026. Under the agreement, Algeria will supply the German market with approximately 4 billion cubic meters annually, strengthening Algeria’s European market presence and diversifying its export destinations.
Algeria continues to bolster its competitive position by leveraging existing Transmed and Medgaz pipeline infrastructure while enhancing its LNG production capabilities. Concurrent development of new gas fields and production increases form part of an ambitious strategy to maintain Algeria’s role as a key player in Europe’s evolving and increasingly competitive gas market.