The national hydrocarbon company SONATRACH signed an agreement with the Czech company ČEZ for the extension of the current contract for the supply of natural gas to the Czech Republic. This agreement enables the supply of natural gas for an additional one-year period starting October 1st, 2025, via the gas pipeline connecting Algeria to Italy.

Pursuant to this agreement, SONATRACH reinforces its position on the Czech market, while meeting the growing natural gas demand on the European market and especially central Europe.

Moreover, this collaboration not only strengthens Algeria’s presence on the global energy scene, but also asserts its commitment to expand the areas of bilateral economic cooperation to a broader level.

About Sonatrach

SONATRACH is a fully integrated oil and gas company operating across the entire value chain, particularly in exploration, production, pipeline transport, refining and marketing.

As a cornerstone of Algeria’s economy, SONATRACH is the guarantor of national energy security, contributing up to 26% of Algeria’s GDP and 50% of national fiscal revenues.

SONATRACH is also an integrated Group with more than 150 subsidiaries and affiliates, SONATRACH employs, at the group’s level nearly 200,000 people.

About CEZ Group

CEZ Group is a stable energy group, one of the largest economic entities in Czechia and Central Europe, contributing significantly to the development of the region’s energy sector in compliance with the European Union’s sustainability targets.