ALGIERS, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reaffirmed on Saturday Algeria's commitment to energy security and regional cooperation, emphasizing plans to boost gas production, support African economies and meet Europe's energy needs.

During a meeting with media representatives, he highlighted the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a 4,000-km project connecting Nigeria's gas reserves to Europe via Algeria, set to transport 20-30 billion cubic meters annually.

"This project will reinforce pan-Africanism and help Niger and Mali benefit from the gas pipeline, allowing them to capitalize on their own hydrocarbon production. This will serve our economies as Africans while also helping meet Europe's increasing energy demands," Tebboune said.

He also said that Algeria plans to export hydrogen energy to Germany and Italy via the existing pipeline infrastructure linking Algeria to Italy.

Meanwhile, Tebboune stressed Algeria's shift from crude oil reliance to natural gas, hydrogen, and renewables for a sustainable energy future.

"Our focus is not just on oil barrels but on a balanced and sustainable energy strategy," he said. Enditem

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