Under the Esteemed Leadership of
Samir Bekhti
President, ALNAFT - National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources
Samir Bekhti is the President of ALNAFT, the regulatory authority overseeing Algeria’s upstream hydrocarbons sector. With 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Algeria’s regulatory landscape and structuring major hydrocarbons contracts. Most recently, Mr. Bekhti launched an ambitious and innovative program at ALNAFT to reassess all E&P data, aiming to increase industry knowledge and unlock Algeria's full hydrocarbon potential.
H.E. Mohamed Arkab
Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbon and Mines
H.E. Mr. Mohamed ARKAB is the Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines. He holds a State Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as an MBA in Business Management.
He spent most of his career with the SONELGAZ Group and its subsidiaries, leading major national energy projects in power generation, gas infrastructure, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. From 2017 to 2019, he served as CEO of SONELGAZ Group.
Since 2019, Mr. Arkab has held key government roles, including Minister of Energy, Minister of Mines, and Minister of Energy and Mines. In November 2024, he was appointed Minister of State in charge of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies, and in September 2025, reappointed Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines.
Recognized for his technical and executive leadership, he has played a central role in modernizing Algeria’s energy infrastructures and advancing the country’s transition toward renewable energy.
