The Algerian government proposed on Wednesday (15) the construction of a 40.2-megawatt (MW) power plant in Mozambique, also suggesting the creation of a joint company for the manufacture of electrical equipment. The proposals were presented to President Daniel Chapo by Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy, Mourad Adjal.
According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, cited by Club of Mozambique, the meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries, with particular attention to the energy, industry, and hydrocarbons sectors. The meeting follows a recent official visit by the Mozambican President to Algeria, which laid the groundwork for deepening strategic partnerships between Maputo and Algiers.
Mourad Adjal said the audience symbolizes the consolidation of “fraternal relations” between Mozambique and Algeria. He conveyed the greetings and appreciation of his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reinforcing Algeria’s commitment to enhancing African cooperation.
The minister explained that the visit aims to monitor the implementation of the cooperation roadmap agreed between the two countries, as well as to initiate the execution of directives from the bilateral presidential meeting held in September in Algiers, turning decisions into concrete actions.
During that meeting, the heads of state discussed ways to promote a new partnership dynamic, focusing on structural projects that drive sustainable development and create jobs, directly benefiting the economies of both countries. The initiatives now presented reflect Algeria’s commitment to rapidly implementing cooperation on the ground, prioritizing strategic sectors with immediate and lasting economic impact, demonstrating an intent to generate tangible benefits for Mozambique.
During his visit to Algeria, President Daniel Chapo invited Algerian investors to invest in Mozambique, highlighting sectors such as hydrocarbons, energy, health, tourism, logistics, and agro-industry, emphasizing that Mozambique is open to investment within the framework of African economic integration.
The Head of State stressed that Mozambique represents a gateway to Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, offering natural and geostrategic potential and investment opportunities for foreign companies and bilateral partnerships.
At the end of the audience, Mourad Adjal expressed confidence in the success of the visit and the strengthening of bilateral relations.
“I hope this visit produces satisfactory results that meet the aspirations of our leadership and the peoples of both countries,” said the Algerian minister.
The announcement comes as Mozambique intensifies international cooperation in the energy sector. According to a recent Diário Económico report, the government has been consolidating strategic partnerships with various multilateral and bilateral entities, including the World Bank, in a “new era of energy-anchored cooperation.”
These efforts aim to accelerate the energy transition, expand electricity access, and attract investment for clean and sustainable energy generation and transmission projects. Algeria’s involvement reinforces Mozambique’s strategic position in African energy integration.
Source: Diário Económico
