Algeria and Chad break ground on 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena

Chad’s Prime Minister, Allamaye Halina, underscored the vital importance of Algeria-Chad relations during a ceremony marking the launch of a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. He highlighted the fraternal bonds and growing cooperation between the two nations across various sectors.

Halina expressed sincere thanks to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for the solidarity initiative, which he said will strengthen Chad’s electricity production capacity, improve energy supply, and support economic and social development.

The prime minister spoke at the groundbreaking of the 40 MW mobile gas turbine power plant, a project that embodies the positive momentum in bilateral cooperation. He welcomed his counterpart, Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, and the accompanying delegation, noting that their presence reflects the deep friendship and shared commitment to consolidating ties.

Halina stressed that the ceremony represents the common vision of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to enhance cooperation. The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed on April 22, 2026, and a grant agreement concluded on May 14, 2026, between relevant ministries. He praised the speed of translating commitments into action, which demonstrates effective collaboration between Chadian and Algerian technical teams.

The prime minister outlined the expected benefits of the power plant:

• Improved access to electricity for the population
• Enhanced stability of the electrical grid
• Support for economic and productive activities
• Better quality of public services
• Accompaniment of the rapid growth of the capital

Halina reaffirmed the Chadian government’s commitment to the project’s success, including respecting agreements, facilitating administrative and logistical procedures, supporting technical teams, securing the site, and rigorous monitoring of work execution. He described the plant as a symbol of confidence, fraternity, and exemplary cooperation between Chad and Algeria, and an example of pragmatic diplomacy.

The prime minister expressed hope that this project will be the first of many joint initiatives in energy, infrastructure, health, training, and economic development. He concluded by celebrating the historic friendship between N’Djamena and Algiers and African solidarity for development.