Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, announced this week in Niamey that the first stone of a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, Chad, will be laid in the coming days.
The project, led by Sonelgaz International, marks another milestone in the company’s continental expansion, following the successful inauguration of a similar 40 MW facility at Gorou Banda in Niamey just days prior.
Leveraging proven expertise in cross-border energy projects
The minister highlighted the timely completion of the Nigerien project as evidence of Sonelgaz International’s ability to deliver large-scale energy initiatives abroad within tight deadlines. This track record, he noted, has generated growing international demand for the company’s technical expertise.
Algeria and Chad formalized their collaboration in May through an agreement to construct the N’Djamena power plant, reinforcing a broader strategy to deepen South-South cooperation under the leadership of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Scaling up energy infrastructure in West Africa
Adjal revealed that Sonelgaz International is already preparing additional projects across Africa, including a 40 MW plant in Chad, with groundbreaking scheduled for the very near future. Interest is also rising from other nations, such as Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique, seeking the company’s proven track record in rapid project execution and technical reliability.
Driving national and regional energy resilience
The upcoming N’Djamena plant will rely on a fast-deployment model already tested in Niamey. Mixed teams of engineers, technicians, and specialists from Sonelgaz International are coordinating with local partners to ensure seamless on-site preparation. Logistical arrangements mirroring those used in Niger are being put in place, including equipment transport and installation of core infrastructure.
The facility is expected to significantly boost the energy capacity of Chad’s capital, stabilize the national grid, and support broader economic growth by enhancing electricity supply to businesses and public services.
Teams are already mobilized and more rotations are planned as the project advances, with the goal of accelerating completion while maintaining high technical standards.
