Chad and Algeria launch 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena

Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina on Wednesday officially launched construction of a 40-megawatt mobile gas turbine power plant in N’Djamena, a project funded by Algeria as a gesture of solidarity and a major step in bilateral cooperation.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Halina thanked Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for the initiative, which he said will boost Chad’s electricity generation capacity, improve energy supply, and support economic and social development.

The ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, who led a delegation to the Chadian capital. Halina welcomed his counterpart, calling the visit a testament to the strong ties and shared commitment between the two nations.

The power plant project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed on April 22, 2026, and a grant agreement concluded on May 14, 2026, between the two governments. Halina praised the speed with which these commitments were turned into concrete action, reflecting effective collaboration between Chadian and Algerian technical teams.

“The first stone we lay today symbolizes much more than the start of construction. It reflects a shared ambition: to put our cooperation at the service of sustainable development, economic prosperity, and the well-being of our peoples,” Halina said.

The 40 MW mobile gas turbine plant will help meet N’Djamena’s growing electricity needs. According to the Prime Minister, it will improve access to electricity for households, schools, health facilities, and businesses, while strengthening grid stability and supporting the capital’s rapid growth.

Halina reaffirmed the Chadian government’s commitment to ensuring the project’s success by facilitating administrative and logistical procedures, securing the site, and closely monitoring progress. He said the goal is to make the plant a model of successful African cooperation based on trust, efficiency, and tangible results.

The Prime Minister also highlighted the potential for Algerian expertise and training of Chadian technicians to ensure autonomous management of the facility, calling it a “diplomatic bridge” between the two countries.

Both leaders expressed hope that the power plant marks the beginning of many more joint initiatives in energy, infrastructure, health, training, and economic development.

“We are building more than an energy infrastructure. We are building a symbol of trust, fraternity, and exemplary cooperation between Chad and Algeria,” Halina concluded.