Algeria launches 40-mw power plant in N’Djamena to ease Chad’s electricity deficit

Algeria launches 40-MW power plant in N’Djamena to ease Chad’s electricity deficit

Algeria officially inaugurated a 40-megawatt power plant project in N’Djamena on Monday, June 8. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina.

Algerian authorities have confirmed that this power station is a donation from Algeria to the Republic of Chad, ordered by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The project reflects Algiers’ commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and infrastructure development across Africa.

The plant, whose construction has been entrusted to Sonelgaz International, will operate using modern gas turbines. It is expected to provide additional capacity to meet the growing electricity demand in the Chadian capital and its surrounding areas. Chadian officials have noted that expanding electricity production has become a priority due to rising domestic, industrial, and service needs.

A broader African strategy

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb stated that this project embodies a wider vision of African integration and shared development. He recalled that the initiative stems from commitments made during Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s official visit to Algeria in April 2026.

Beyond this power plant, Algiers highlights its involvement in several regional projects related to infrastructure, transport, and telecommunications. The Algerian government views energy investment as a central lever for stability and development on the African continent.

Once commissioned, the plant is expected to help strengthen Chad’s electrical grid and provide more consistent power supply to households and businesses.