As part of the ongoing strengthening of bilateral ties between Algeria and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, a high-level delegation featuring senior executives from major Ivorian energy firms visited the headquarters of the Sonelgaz Transmission and System Operator General Management on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by the CEO of Sonelgaz Transmission and System Operator, the General Manager of the System Operator, the Deputy General Manager of the Western Electricity Transmission Hub, and several of the company’s senior officials, according to an official corporate statement.
The visit commenced with a comprehensive presentation of the organization, highlighting its primary missions, operational activities, and performance metrics. Discussions also covered strategic development outlooks, particularly concerning the expansion of the transmission grid and the modernization of national electrical network management systems.
Deliberations then shifted toward the complexities of grid maintenance, with a specific focus on the potential integration of Artificial Intelligence for predictive maintenance. Officials detailed existing protocols for managing network disturbances and optimizing exploitation, as well as solutions aimed at bolstering reliability based on historical data and recorded performance.
The Ivorian delegation received in-depth explanations regarding the internal organizational structure and the management mechanisms for development projects across various regional electricity transmission branches.
During the tour, delegation members visited the National Control Center. There, they explored the technological solutions deployed to support grid evolution, particularly in the context of the increasing integration of renewable energy sources.
The mission continued with a site visit to the 60/30 kV electrical transformer substation in Mahelma, located in Baraki. Experts demonstrated the functionality of this strategic infrastructure, emphasizing its role in enhancing grid reliability, ensuring continuity and security of supply, and maintaining the stability of the capital’s electrical system.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Ivorian representatives expressed their satisfaction with the warm reception and the quality of the technical briefings, praising the advanced technical proficiency of Sonelgaz. They reaffirmed their commitment to consolidating a robust partnership and cooperation with the Algerian utility in the field of electricity transmission.