How many projects has powerchina done in Algeria?

They are significant milestones for the development of Algeria's new energy industry. Over these years, POWERCHINA has undertaken a total of 26 projects in Algeria, covering a wide range of areas including dams, irrigation, municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, grain storage, and new energy.

When will Algeria's solar power plant be completed?

With completion expected by late-2025 or early-2026, the plant is set to support Algeria’s energy grid with a capacity of 362 MW. In the same month, China State Construction Engineering Corporation began construction of a 300 MW solar power plant in Ouargla Province, as well as a 200 MW solar power plant in El M’Ghair.

What is Algeria's first photovoltaic project?

Among them, the 233-megawatt photovoltaic project completed in 2016 was Algeria's first new energy project and also the first large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power station project in Africa. It was honored with the Luban Prize for Overseas Projects in 2018-2019.

How many megawatts a photovoltaic system will be built in Algeria?

The two photovoltaic projects have a capacity of 220 megawatts and 150 megawatts, respectively, and will be constructed by POWERCHINA using an EPC model. The two projects are parts of the 15 gigawatts photovoltaic network planned and constructed for Algeria by 2035.

Is Algeria abandoning its traditional energy sector?

Algeria recently launched a 2024 bid round under the oversight of the National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources, serving as a clear signal that the country is not abandoning its traditional energy sector.

Is Algeria a key supplier of gas to the global market?

A renewed focus on unconventional gas reserves – reflected through recent MoUs signed with energy majors ExxonMobil and Chevron – are set to tap into underexplored basins, while positioning Algeria as a critical supplier of gas to the global market.