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Algeria’s state-owned utility is moving to restart a previously stalled power generation project by re-issuing the contract for the Djelfa combined-cycle power plant, a development seen as key to meeting the country’s growing electricity needs and reinforcing grid reliability.
The retender, which has been launched in 2026 after previous contractual disputes halted progress, seeks international bidders capable of completing the approximately 1.2 GW gas-fired facility in Djelfa Province.
The Djelfa project was originally awarded to a European contractor over a decade ago under an engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) agreement valued at roughly USD 600 million, but it suffered significant delays due to contract disagreements and financial issues. The original contractor eventually suspended work, leaving the site unfinished and the project in limbo for several years.
Algeria depends heavily on natural gas for power generation, with combined-cycle plants forming the backbone of its electricity supply. Although the country has set long term goals to expand renewable energy capacity, gas-fired stations remain the most practical solution to rapidly rising energy demand.
Under the newly retendered process, Sonelgaz — Algeria’s national gas and electricity company — is inviting global EPC contractors with strong technical and financial credentials to bid on finishing the power plant. Successful bidders will be expected to handle remaining construction, equipment supply, and commissioning work.
Officials say the renewed effort reflects a firm commitment to accelerating execution and ensuring reliable electricity for both industrial and residential consumers. Authorities have tightened evaluation standards compared with the project's earlier stages, signaling a more robust oversight framework.
· Energy security: The plant will add more than a gigawatt of generation capacity in a system heavily reliant on gas.
· Economic growth: Stable power supply supports industrial activity and economic diversification.
· Job creation: Construction and operation phases are expected to yield direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Large power plant projects — especially combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facilities — create demand for a range of engineered components and corrosion-resistant materials, presenting opportunities for Clad Plate manufacturers and suppliers. Here’s how:
Combined-cycle plants use HRSGs to extract heat from gas turbines. These units often require corrosion-resistant materials in high-temperature steam sections, where clad plates can offer both cost efficiency and performance.
Pressure components in HRSGs, steam drums, and auxiliary systems benefit from clad materials combining carbon steel strength with stainless or nickel alloy corrosion resistance.
Stationary and dynamic heat exchange equipment frequently incorporates clad materials on tubesheets and shells where fluids or environments promote corrosion.
Support systems such as piping headers, headers’ transition joints, and vessel internals may also be candidates for optimized clad solutions.
With the tender now underway and global contractors preparing proposals, Algeria’s renewed push to complete the Djelfa plant underscores broader infrastructure opportunities in North Africa’s power sector. Companies with proven track records in supplying engineered materials, especially Clad Plates for sour or high-temperature applications, may find entry points through EPC vendors or direct material contracts tied to this project’s execution phase.
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