Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina has officially launched the construction of a 40-megawatt mobile gas turbine power plant in N’Djamena, a project that underscores deepening energy cooperation between Chad and Algeria.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Halina highlighted the significance of the project, describing it as a concrete symbol of the fraternal bonds and growing collaboration between the two countries. He expressed sincere gratitude to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for their solidarity and support, which he said will boost Chad’s electricity generation capacity, improve energy supply, and support broader economic and social development.
The ceremony was attended by high-level officials from both nations, including Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, as well as members of the Chadian government, parliament, and security forces, along with representatives from national and international institutions. In his remarks, Halina welcomed the Algerian delegation and praised the shared vision of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and President Tebboune to strengthen bilateral ties.
The 40 MW power plant project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed on 22 April 2026 and a grant agreement concluded on 14 May 2026 between the relevant ministries of Chad and Algeria. Halina noted that the rapid translation of these commitments into concrete action reflects the quality of dialogue between the two governments and the efficiency of technical teams from both sides.
The mobile gas turbine plant is expected to have several key benefits: improving access to electricity for residents of N’Djamena, enhancing grid stability, supporting economic activities and industrial growth, and boosting the quality of public services. The infrastructure will also help meet the growing energy demands of the capital as it expands.
Prime Minister Halina reaffirmed the Chadian government’s commitment to ensuring the project’s success by facilitating administrative and logistical procedures, securing the construction site, and providing close support to technical teams. He described the initiative as a model of African cooperation built on trust, efficiency, and tangible results.
“This power plant is more than an energy infrastructure – it is a symbol of trust, fraternity, and exemplary cooperation between Chad and Algeria,” Halina said. He added that the project opens a new chapter in bilateral relations and demonstrates Africa’s own resources, skills, and solidarity to tackle development challenges. He also expressed hope that Algerian expertise and training for Chadian technicians would enable autonomous management of the facility, further strengthening the diplomatic bridge between the two peoples.
The prime minister called for this project to be the first of many joint initiatives in energy, infrastructure, health, training, and economic development, and he closed his speech with a tribute to Chadian-Algerian friendship and African solidarity.
