Building on its recent success in Niger, Algeria is extending its regional development initiative to Chad. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in N’Djamena this week to launch a landmark project: a 40-megawatt electrical plant gifted by Algeria to its southern neighbor.
The initiative follows the rapid completion of a similar facility in Niamey, Niger, which Sonelgaz International delivered in just 70 days. Both projects reflect Algeria’s commitment to fostering stability across the Sahel through tangible economic and social investments.
Chad receives Algeria’s 40-megawatt solidarity power plant
The Farcha industrial zone in N’Djamena hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant, jointly presided over by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and his Chadian counterpart, Allamaye Halina. This facility, fully funded by Algeria under directives from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, will significantly boost Chad’s energy infrastructure.
During the ceremony, Ghrieb emphasized the project’s role in strengthening the strategic partnership between Algeria and Chad. He described it as a milestone that moves relations from planning to tangible implementation, driven by shared political determination and mutual benefit.
“This initiative embodies the unshakable political will that unites our nations,” he stated. “It translates into action the high directives of both presidents—Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno—to elevate our cooperation to a robust, solidarity-based partnership focused on sustainable development and common interests.”
Energy cooperation powers development across the Sahel
Beyond its symbolic value, the plant represents a critical step forward in Chad’s energy sector, a cornerstone for economic growth, industrial expansion, and improved public services. Ghrieb underscored energy’s pivotal role in attracting investment, driving industrialization, and elevating living standards.
“Where energy flows freely,” he noted, “growth accelerates, economic transformation deepens, and social well-being flourishes.” He further reaffirmed Algeria’s belief in pragmatic African cooperation—one built on concrete projects that deliver direct benefits to citizens and foster resilient national economies.
“The Africa we envision is one of effective solidarity, tangible initiatives, productive investments, and partnerships that generate wealth within our borders and for our people,” he added.
Algeria’s energy push: A continent-wide momentum
Looking ahead, Algeria and Chad have outlined additional collaborative ventures, including support for a new refinery in N’Djamena, expanded geological exploration, joint training programs, and permanent coordination mechanisms across the energy value chain.
Sonelgaz International, the Algerian firm behind these projects, has seen growing demand for its expertise from multiple African nations. Following the Niger plant’s inauguration, the company announced preparations for new projects in Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mozambique, among others.
Algeria’s regional strategy extends beyond electricity. Recent initiatives include oil and gas projects, such as the development of the Kafra oil field in northern Niger, and the launch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline’s Algerian section, which will link Nigeria to Europe via Niger and Algeria.