Algeria is pursuing the expansion of its energy projects in Niger, which led the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal, to convene with relevant officials on Sunday to review several strategic projects in Agadez and Niamey, with the goal of accelerating their execution and boosting Nigerien power generation capacity.
The meeting focused on the progress of scheduled projects in Agadez, centered on building power transmission and distribution networks, expanding generation capacity through the installation of a mobile turbine, and constructing a solar power plant, according to a press release from the ministry.
Projects planned for the capital, Niamey, were also evaluated. Results from feasibility studies on rehabilitating and upgrading electricity transmission and distribution networks were presented. These initiatives are designed to enhance network efficiency and performance while reinforcing supply reliability and continuous power delivery.
On this occasion, Mr. Adjal emphasized the need to step up technical monitoring across all projects and speed up implementation in alignment with the framework established for bilateral energy cooperation between Algeria and Niger.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted the importance of these initiatives for strengthening Nigerien energy infrastructure and upgrading public electricity services. They also serve as a vital mechanism to deepen bilateral cooperation between Algiers and Niamey in the energy sector.
Energy cooperation between Algeria and Niger is experiencing significant momentum, driven by strategic investments in power generation and hydrocarbons. Beyond the 40 MW thermal power station in Niamey and solar projects in Agadez, the national oil companies of both nations, Sonatrach and Sonidep, are simultaneously consolidating their technical partnership through oil drilling ventures, refining infrastructure in Dosso, the Kafra South-East 1 exploration well in the north, and the realization of the strategic Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project.