Tunisia and Morocco see uptick in domestic production

Gas drilling in Algeria. Tunisia and Morocco are both dependent on Algerian gas. (Gazprom)

Tunisia and Morocco are both net gas importers that have sought to develop their nascent reserves to keep pace with rising domestic demand. Now they are looking to revitalise their upstream sectors, primarily to curb the surging cost of gas imported from Algeria. The move reflects the increased reliance of Tunisia and Morocco on imported gas, something that will remain even as the two countries boost their domestic reserves.

In Tunisia, energy imports grew from just 15% of the country's energy supply in 2010 to 49%...