Sonelgaz delegation visits Mozambique to strengthen Algeria’s role as a reliable African energy partner

A delegation of experts from Sonelgaz, led by the Director General of its Engineering Division, is conducting a working visit to the Republic of Mozambique. The mission aims to transfer Algerian expertise in electricity production and energy engineering, in line with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which seek to strengthen Algeria’s presence in regional energy markets and advance South-South partnerships, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies. Bolstering Algeria’s position as a trusted African energy partner During the visit, a technical meeting was held between the Algerian delegation and Mozambican energy sector officials to explore avenues of cooperation, exchange technical expertise, and assess organizational and operational aspects of the energy sector.

The delegation also visited the Port of Maputo to review logistical frameworks supporting technical operations and toured a power plant commissioned in 2018, gaining firsthand insight into operational best practices in energy infrastructure management. This mission underscores the pivotal role of Sonelgaz in implementing Algeria’s national energy policy, facilitating access to international markets, and consolidating Algeria’s position as a dependable energy partner across Africa. Sonelgaz, headquartered in Algiers, Algeria, is a state-owned company.

It is responsible for the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity and gas across Algeria. Sonelgaz’s main activities include the development and management of energy infrastructure, as well as the supply of electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company is the country’s main energy distributor, providing electricity to 98% of the population. READ:Algeria to cooperate with Mozambique in the gas, energy, medicines and business sectors – Photos Mozambique and Algeria sign agreement on energy – AIM report