As part of efforts to strengthen external cooperation, explore ways to expand Algeria’s international partnerships, and enhance its position in foreign energy markets, the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Adjal, received today, Tuesday, 10 March 2026, a delegation of senior officials from ElSewedy Electric Algeria, headed by Mr. Mostafa Awad El-Helwany, General Manager of ElSewedy Electric Algeria. The meeting focused on the status of cooperation with the Egyptian partner, ElSewedy, and the progress achieved regarding the set of agreements linking the Algerian energy operator Sonelgaz with ElSewedy Electric.

During the meeting held at the ministry, attended by a significant number of senior officials, Dr. Mourad Adjal discussed the state of cooperation between Sonelgaz and ElSewedy Electric, commending the Egyptian partner’s commitment to all its obligations. He also noted that the sector’s current priority is access to foreign markets, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, especially in areas of high demand such as energy equipment manufacturing, engineering, electricity production stations, and transformer centers. Dr. Adjal emphasized that the business environment in Algeria, as well as in Egypt, is very favorable for investment, which strengthens opportunities for penetrating foreign markets.

The Minister also addressed the cooperation framework aimed at expanding ElSewedy Electric’s activities in Algeria, including the production of electrical cable accessories, high-voltage electrical insulators, and high-voltage electrical transformers.

For his part, Mr. Mostafa Awad El-Helwany expressed his company’s willingness to expand its cooperation with Sonelgaz, which he described as ElSewedy’s most important partner, confirming the company’s commitment to all agreements signed with Sonelgaz.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Mourad Adjal issued instructions to accelerate the pace of work concerning the cooperation file between Sonelgaz and ElSewedy, particularly regarding entry into African markets, given the significant expertise possessed by both parties, especially in the industrial sector.