阿尔及利亚液化天然气出口降至20年来最低

Core Insights - 2025 is projected to be a critical turning point for Algeria's liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry [1] Export Performance - Algeria's LNG export volume fell to 9.54 million tons in 2025, marking the lowest level in nearly 20 years, a decrease of approximately 18% compared to 2024, and even lower than the 10.6 million tons during the pandemic in 2020 [1] - Throughout the year, quarterly exports did not exceed 2.63 million tons, with the first and third quarters showing particularly weak performance [1] Contributing Factors - The decline in exports is primarily attributed to maintenance and technical issues at the Arzew liquefaction facility, a continuous increase in domestic natural gas consumption, and intensified competition from U.S. LNG in the European market [1] Market Dynamics - Europe remains the main destination for Algeria's LNG, accounting for 96% of exports, with Turkey, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK being the primary customers [1] Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that without accelerating upstream exploration investments and upgrading infrastructure, Algeria will face greater pressure in balancing domestic demand with maintaining export capacity [1]