Algeria invests in 40 MW power plant in Chad to boost regional energy ties
Algeria invests in 40 MW power plant in Chad to boost regional energy ties
The governments of Chad and Algeria officially kicked off construction on Monday of a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, fully funded by Algiers. The facility, to be built by Sonelgaz International, aims to expand Chad’s electricity supply while deepening economic and energy cooperation between the two nations, following closely behind a similar project launched in Niger.
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Chad and Algeria launched groundbreaking ceremonies in N’Djamena this week for a 40-megawatt power plant, entirely financed by Algeria. The event brought together Chad’s Prime Minister, Allah-Maye Halina, and Algeria’s Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb. Dubbed the “Algeria-Chad Solidarity Power Plant,” the project will be executed by Sonelgaz International, the Algerian state-owned energy and gas company. This initiative comes as Chad faces rising electricity demand that far outstrips its current supply.
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb’s visit to N’Djamena included a high-level delegation of ministers, government officials, and executives from energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure sectors. The group included Mohamed Arkab, Algeria’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mourad Adjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, alongside senior representatives from several Algerian public enterprises. Authorities in Algiers describe the plant as a strategic cooperation gesture initiated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to strengthen bilateral relations with Chad.
Following the ceremony, Sifi Ghrieb emphasized the importance of tangible cooperation: “This power plant embodies Algeria’s belief that effective African cooperation can drive shared development through concrete projects with direct impacts on communities.” He also highlighted Algeria’s commitment to “active solidarity, productive investments, and wealth-creating partnerships serving the people.” Energy cooperation has become a cornerstone of Algeria’s economic presence in the Sahel. Just days earlier, on June 3rd, Algiers inaugurated a similar 40-megawatt plant in Niger, also developed by Sonelgaz International.
Discussions between the two delegations also explored broader continental initiatives, including the Trans-Saharan Highway, fiber-optic networks, and air and logistics connections designed to enhance regional trade. On security matters, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic coordination on Sahel and African issues, prioritizing African-led solutions and respect for state sovereignty.
Since launching its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development in 2020—with an announced budget of one billion dollars—Algeria has significantly increased infrastructure funding, energy projects, and economic initiatives across multiple African nations.