AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpain–Algeria Energy Reset: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez met President Tebboune in Algiers to deepen ties after the Western Sahara rift, agreeing to boost Spanish imports of Algerian natural gas by 10% and pushing wider cooperation in energy, trade, investment, migration and a Madrid summit in October. EU Methane Rules Under Pressure: The European Commission recommended suspending methane penalties for 2027–2030 for oil and gas firms, citing energy security risks and pressure from the US and major producers including Algeria. Regional Gas Mega-Project: ECOWAS leaders endorsed the $27bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,900km corridor expected to move up to 30 bcm annually across 13 countries, with first gas targeted for 2031. World Cup Economy, Algeria Angle: Algeria’s World Cup run is reflected in host-city business spillovers, including record hotel revenue days tied to matches featuring Algeria. Business & Finance Watch: FATF updated its high-risk and monitored jurisdictions list, removing Algeria from the monitored category while adding Bosnia and Iraq.
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