Algeria invests 40 mw power plant in Chad to boost energy ties

Following a recent energy venture in Niger, Algeria has now turned its attention to Chad with the launch of a new 40-megawatt power plant project in N’Djamena. The initiative, fully funded by Algerian authorities, underscores a growing commitment to strengthening energy infrastructure across the Sahel region.

In a ceremony held in the Chadian capital, Prime Ministers Allah-Maye Halina of Chad and Sifi Ghrieb of Algeria presided over the groundbreaking event for the new facility. Constructed by Sonelgaz International, the project aims to address Chad’s persistent energy shortages by expanding its electricity generation capacity. The plant has been named the « Algerian-Chadian Solidarity Power Station » as a symbol of bilateral cooperation.

Sifi Ghrieb, leading a high-level delegation that included ministers of energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure, emphasized the project’s role in fostering sustainable development. « This initiative reflects Algeria’s belief that concrete cooperation in Africa can drive shared progress by directly impacting communities, » he stated. The delegation also included key figures such as Mohamed Arkab, Algeria’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, and Mourad Adjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies.

The ceremony highlighted Algeria’s broader strategy to deepen economic and energy ties with Sahelian nations. Just days prior, a similar 40 MW power plant, also built by Sonelgaz International, was inaugurated in Niger. Both projects align with Algeria’s vision of enhancing regional energy security while reinforcing diplomatic and economic partnerships.

Discussions between the two governments extended beyond energy, covering critical infrastructure projects like the trans-Saharan highway, fiber-optic networks, and air and logistics connections to boost regional trade. Security cooperation was also a key topic, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to coordinated diplomatic efforts on Sahelian and African matters, prioritizing African-led solutions and state sovereignty.

Since establishing its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development in 2020, Algeria has significantly increased its investments in African infrastructure, energy, and economic initiatives, with a reported budget of one billion dollars allocated to these efforts.