The power plant that Algeria is gifting to the Republic of Chad represents a fresh milestone in strengthening ties between Algiers and N’Djamena.
On Monday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for this 40-megawatt Algeria-Chad solidarity power plant.
Sonelgaz international entrusted with power plant construction
This project marks another step in bolstering relations between Algiers and N’Djamena and follows the high directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The event began with a detailed technical presentation covering the project’s engineering aspects, implementation phases, and operational outlook, highlighting the infrastructure’s importance in strengthening energy cooperation between the two nations.
The power plant project is overseen by the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, which entrusted its construction to Sonelgaz International, a subsidiary of the Sonelgaz Group. Equipped with gas turbines, the plant aims to meet growing electricity demand and enhance supply security for the capital N’Djamena and surrounding areas. Appointed by the president to represent Algeria at the ceremony, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb emphasised the strategic significance of this project, presented as one of the first tangible outcomes of commitments made between the two countries’ leaders.
Towards a robust strategic partnership
In his address, Ghrieb stressed the special attention President Tebboune gives to strengthening cooperation and solidarity ties with fellow African nations, as well as his personal commitment to supporting Chad in its development efforts, particularly in vital sectors that improve citizens’ living conditions. He noted that this achievement “reflects the firm political will uniting the leaders of our two brotherly countries” and fulfills the ambition to elevate Algeria-Chad relations “to the level of a solid strategic partnership founded on effective solidarity, shared development, and mutual interests.”
“President Abdelmadjid Tebboune remains committed to strengthening the bonds of fraternity between our two peoples and consolidating bilateral cooperation,” he stated, adding that this momentum serves the common goal of building “a more integrated and prosperous African space.” For him, this project is one of the first concrete results of the new dynamic sparked by the Chadian president’s official visit to Algeria in April 2026. “The important discussions held with his brother, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, led to ambitious agreements and cooperation programmes covering several strategic sectors,” he explained.
Cooperation serving regional stability
The prime minister also highlighted the African dimension of this initiative. “This project reflects Algeria’s deep conviction that effective African cooperation can generate shared development through concrete achievements that directly benefit citizens,” he affirmed. According to him, “the Africa we believe in is one of active solidarity, concrete initiatives, productive investments, and partnerships that create wealth for African peoples.”
This vision is part of a broader approach to continental integration. In this regard, Sifi Ghrieb recalled that “Algeria and Chad pay special attention to major structuring projects.” “The trans-Saharan highway, fibre-optic interconnection, and strengthening air transport and logistics will help open up our interior regions and create new opportunities for trade and investment,” he added.
African solutions to African problems
Touching on regional issues, the prime minister reaffirmed the convergence of views between Algiers and N’Djamena. “We are determined to continue coordination and consultation on various regional and continental matters,” he assured. He added: “This approach reflects our shared belief in the unity of destiny of our peoples and the need to promote African solutions to African problems while respecting state sovereignty.”
Ghrieb therefore renewed Algeria’s commitment to accompanying Chad in its development efforts. “On behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, I reaffirm Algeria’s steadfast commitment to supporting the Republic of Chad and strengthening the bilateral partnership in the service of development, stability, and prosperity for both our countries,” he declared.
