The largest country in Africa , Algeria is a major exporter of LNG to Europe , providing 55 % of Spain ’ s LNG requirements in 2016 as well as 16 % of Italy ’ s and 15 % of Portugal ’ s . The country exports around 11.5mn tonnes of LNG a year , with a 4.5 % market share . The strong oil and gas export revenues that Algeria maintains are a significant factor in the economic upturn the country has experienced in recent years . The LNG sector is expected to increase production capacity in the near future , thanks to continued investment and development in the country ’ s LNG infrastructure .

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