Global Race for Helium: What is Algeria's Position?

The global helium production map is heading towards new transformations, amid disruptions in Qatari supplies since March 2026 due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, prompting buyers to seek alternative sources, including Algeria, which has reserves estimated at about 1.8 billion cubic meters and a production capacity of up to 50 million cubic meters annually. The United States, Russia, and Algeria, along with projects under development in Canada and Africa, emerge as key alternatives to compensate for any supply shortages, according to a recent report by the Energy Research Unit. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.