France in talks with Algeria over gas imports
Algeria provides somewhat more than 8% of France's energy requirements, which are made up of gas.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
The French energy ministry has confirmed rumors that the gas tycoon Engie and Sonatrach of Algeria are in discussions to possibly expand France's imports of gas.
According to reports on Sunday, a 50% rise was under consideration.
A short time has passed since President Emmanuel Macron's trip to Algiers for this development.
Algeria provides somewhat more than 8% of France's energy requirements, which are made up of gas.
After Russia and Norway, Algeria is the largest gas supplier to Europe.
