Algeria officially launched a 40-megawatt power plant project in N’Djamena on Monday, June 8, 2026, aimed at boosting electricity supply in Chad. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina.
Algerian authorities stated that the plant is a gift from Algeria to Chad, ordered by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The project aligns with Algeria’s strategy to strengthen economic cooperation and infrastructure development across Africa.
The facility, to be built by Sonelgaz International, will operate with modern gas turbines and provide extra capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the Chadian capital and its surroundings. Chadian officials emphasized that expanding power generation has become a priority due to growing domestic, industrial, and service needs.
A broader African strategy
For the Algerian Prime Minister, this project embodies a wider vision of African integration and shared development. He recalled that it follows commitments made during Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s official visit to Algeria in April 2026.
Beyond this plant, Algeria highlights its involvement in several regional infrastructure, transport, and telecommunications projects. The Algerian government views energy investment as a central lever for stability and development on the African continent.
Once operational, the plant is expected to strengthen Chad’s power grid and provide more reliable electricity for households and businesses.
