In a landmark ceremony held in N’Djamena, Chad and Algeria marked the official launch of a 40-megawatt power plant, entirely financed by Algeria. The event, attended by Chad’s Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina and Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, unveiled the “Algeria-Chad Solidarity Power Plant.” Construction will be managed by Sonelgaz International, an Algerian public enterprise specializing in electricity and gas. The initiative seeks to address Chad’s critical energy shortfall, where current demand far exceeds available supply.

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb’s official visit included a high-level delegation of ministers, public officials, and executives from energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure sectors. Notable attendees included Mohamed Arkab, Algeria’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mourad Adjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, alongside representatives from major Algerian state-owned enterprises. Algerian authorities framed the project as a strategic move by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to strengthen bilateral ties with Chad.

During the ceremony, Sifi Ghrieb emphasized Algeria’s commitment to tangible cooperation: “This power plant embodies Algeria’s belief that effective African collaboration can foster shared development through concrete projects with direct societal impact.” He further highlighted Algeria’s dedication to “active solidarity, productive investments, and wealth-creating partnerships that serve the people.” Energy cooperation has emerged as a key pillar of Algeria’s economic engagement in the Sahel. Just days prior, on June 3, a similar 40-megawatt facility was inaugurated in Niger, also developed by Sonelgaz International.

Discussions between the two delegations also explored broader continental initiatives, including the Trans-Saharan Highway, fiber-optic networks, and enhanced air and logistics connections to boost regional trade. On security matters, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic coordination on Sahelian and African issues, prioritizing African-led solutions and respect for state sovereignty.

Since establishing the Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development in 2020—with an announced budget of one billion dollars—Algeria has been accelerating infrastructure financing, energy projects, and economic initiatives across multiple African countries.