Algeria powers up Chad with new 40 MW energy project
Chad and Algeria have launched groundbreaking work on a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, fully funded by Algiers. Developed by Sonelgaz International, this facility aims to bolster Chad’s energy supply while deepening economic and energy ties between the two nations, following the recent inauguration of a similar project in Niger.
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The inauguration ceremony in N’Djamena marked the official start of construction for a 40-megawatt power plant, entirely financed by Algeria. Chadian Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina and Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb presided over the event. Dubbed the “Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant,” the facility will be built by Sonelgaz International, a subsidiary of Algeria’s national electricity and gas corporation.
Sifi Ghrieb’s delegation included key ministers such as Mohamed Arkab (Hydrocarbons) and Mourad Adjal (Energy and Renewable Energies), alongside executives from Algeria’s state-owned energy and infrastructure firms. In an official statement, Algerian authorities framed the project as a strategic gesture by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to strengthen bilateral relations with Chad.
Following the ceremony, Sifi Ghrieb emphasized the importance of concrete cooperation: “This power plant embodies Algeria’s belief that effective African cooperation can drive shared development through tangible projects with direct societal impact.” He underscored Algeria’s commitment to “active solidarity, productive investments, and wealth-generating partnerships for the benefit of African peoples.” Energy cooperation has become a cornerstone of Algeria’s economic engagement in the Sahel. Just days earlier, a similar 40-megawatt plant—also built by Sonelgaz International—was inaugurated in Niger.
During high-level talks, the delegations explored broader continental initiatives, including the trans-Saharan highway, fiber-optic networks, and air and logistics links to enhance regional trade. On security matters, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to intensified diplomatic coordination on Sahelian 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 $1 billion—Algeria has significantly expanded its investments in African infrastructure, energy projects, and economic initiatives across the continent.