
Sonelgaz, Algeria's public energy group, is implementing a comprehensive strategy to meet an anticipated record electricity demand of over 22,000 megawatts this summer. The plan includes the activation of more than 1,855 megawatts of additional capacity, focusing on the national interconnected grid, the In Salah-Adrar-Timimoun strategic hub, and isolated networks in the Grand Sud region. To enhance reliability, Sonelgaz plans to deploy 58 new electricity transport infrastructures, 644 medium and low-voltage transformer stations, and over 1,640 km of new networks before the summer season. The Minister of Energy, Mourad Adjal, emphasized the importance of finalizing these projects for summer 2026 to support Algeria's economic growth. The southern region of Algeria is receiving particular attention with new power plants in Timiaouine and Bordj Omar Driss, alongside efforts to connect agricultural perimeters, aiming for 110,000 connected farms. For 2025, Sonelgaz reported a turnover of 496 billion DA, investments of 463 billion DA, and exports of 221 million euros, achieving nearly 99% national electrification and almost 70% gas connection. The company is also undergoing a major restructuring, creating six regional hubs Algiers, Constantine, Blida, Oran, Béchar, and Ouargla to improve local management. Additionally, Sonelgaz aims for a "zero paper" system by the end of 2026 and is developing its international branch to expand into new foreign markets.
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