Algeria has appointed Samir Bekhti as Chairman of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) on 15/7/2025, marking a subtle yet significant shift in the country’s upstream regulatory direction.
The move signals a turn toward technocratic, finance-led governance, away from rigid resource nationalism.
The following In-Depth report outlines Bekhti’s role, views, and strategic posture within Algeria’s evolving hydrocarbon landscape.
Key points covered in the report include:
- Bekhti’s professional background and internal standing at ALNAFT
- Approach to IOC partnerships and frontier basin strategy
- Likely review of Algeria’s 2019 hydrocarbon law
- Relationship with Sonatrach CEO and the Minister of Energy and Mines
