Algerian energy company Sonelgaz has announced the partial operation of the country’s largest power plant in Mostaganem, boosting the national production capacity by 450 megawatts.
According to the statement: “Sonelgaz began the partial operation of the hybrid power plant in Mostaganem on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with the first gas turbine entering service.”
The statement emphasized that this move is part of the first phase aimed at increasing the national production capacity by 450 megawatts.
The statement also highlighted that “this major energy facility is among several significant projects that Sonelgaz has successfully brought into service in recent months.
These projects will enhance Sonelgaz’s production capacity and bolster its ability to supply energy to citizens across the nation.”
Earlier this month, Algeria and Italy signed a significant agreement worth 420 million euros (approximately $455.3 million) to invest in wheat production and bolster food security in southern Algeria.
The deal was finalized on Saturday and aims to enhance the agricultural capacity of the largest African nation by area.
The joint statement revealed that the Italian group Bonifiche Ferraresi (BF) and Algeria’s National Investment Fund will execute the project. This initiative will cover an extensive area of 36,000 hectares in the Timimoun province and focus on producing wheat, lentils, dried beans, and chickpeas.
Additionally, the project includes the establishment of a pasta production unit and a storage facility.
