Naftal

Naftal (Arabic: نفطال) is the principal company selling petroleum-based fuels for domestic consumption in Algeria; its gas stations are a familiar sight throughout the country. Founded in 1981 by government decree, it was responsible for refining and distribution until 1987. In 1998, it became a subsidiary of Sonatrach. It employs about 30,000 workers, and has about 10,000 gas stations (as of 2005.)

Naftal
TypePublic company
IndustryEnergy, Petrochemical
Founded6 April 1981
Headquarters,
Key people
Kamel Benfriha (President and CEO)
ProductsGasoline, Diesel, LPG, Lubricants, Butane
ServicesFilling station
15.65 billion Algerian dinars (DZA)
Number of employees
29,885 (2008)
Websitewww.naftal.dz
A Naftal pump

Activities

Naftal is specialized in the distribution and sale of finished petroleum products and operations of service stations for the domestic market. Naftal manages 1,400 service stations in 2012.

Naftal produces lubricants and naphthenic oils. Naftal manufactures its products in refineries of Sonatrach.

Corporate affairs

Management

Naftal is headed by :

  • Hocine Chekired (1999-2001)
  • Akli Remini (2001-2005)
  • Salah Cherouana (2005-2007)
  • Said Akretche (2007-2015)
  • Hocine Rizou (2015-2017)
  • Rachid Nadil (2017-2019)
  • Belkacem Harchaoui (2019-2020)
  • Kamel Benfriha (since february 2020)
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