Khalil Hadna, Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy, spoke on national radio yesterday and announced major upcoming projects in Mozambique and Côte d’Ivoire to be delivered by Sonelgaz International. In addition to upgrading power transmission networks in these two nations, the firm will build two
power plants with a combined capacity of 1,700 megawatts.
He explained that Sonelgaz International will soon construct a 1,000 MW hybrid power plant in Mozambique, "equipped with two gas turbines, alongside preparatory studies for expanding and modernising the local power grid." This flagship venture will establish Sonelgaz’s foothold in Africa’s power sector. A second cooperation project will follow in Côte d’Ivoire, featuring "a 700-megawatt hybrid power plant plus mobile gas turbines totalling 400 megawatts, designed to meet local climate and energy requirements," he stated.
Sonelgaz International’s integration into Africa’s electricity market will provide substantial support for the growth of local industries manufacturing turbines, electrical hardware and related components, among other goods.
In short, surging electricity demand across the African continent has made African markets a top strategic priority for Sonelgaz International. Beyond exporting its engineering expertise and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, the group also bolsters exports of Algerian-manufactured goods.
Commenting on the initiative, the senior energy ministry official confirmed that power stations supplied to Chad and Niger have been built by Algerian workforces using entirely Algerian-made turbines, equipment and spare parts. “Sonelgaz’s expansion across Africa gives Algerian-made products a chance to gain traction in Africa’s rapidly growing marketplace,” he emphasised.
Beyond large power generation schemes, Sonelgaz International is engaged in advanced negotiations with numerous African governments over other major undertakings, namely cross-border power interconnection projects. These include northern corridor power links connecting Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, as well as southern grid interconnections linking Algeria to member states of ECOWAS (CEDEAO). This momentum reflects strong international demand for Algeria’s specialised knowledge and technical capabilities in the power industry, cementing its standing as one of the region’s leading energy players today.
