Algeria has accomplished a major milestone in electricity production, achieving record figures that cover all national needs, both during peak and off-peak hours.

Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab conducted an inspection tour and working visit to the National Electricity System Control Center in Jijel province.

 During the visit, the minister, accompanied by the Director General of Sonelgaz and several officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Sonelgaz, monitored the operation of the electricity system at the Constantine bridge, which follows the Sonelgaz complex.

Officials reviewed the intricacies of the national electricity grid control center and its advanced equipment. The center serves as the nerve center of the national electricity grid, ensuring system balance by constantly aligning electricity supply and demand.

Minister Arkab highlighted that the national electricity production capacity, approaching 26,000 megawatts, fully covers national needs during peak demand periods and beyond. He noted that the country had registered new record figures for electricity demand, with the latest peak reaching 19,135 megawatts on Thursday, July 18, a significant increase compared to July 2023.

Arkab added that Sonelgaz initiated preparations for the 2024 summer season in September 2023, completing all necessary works and projects to guarantee optimal electricity supply during the summer months.

He explained that the implementation of large-scale investment projects funded by the state included an urgent program to strengthen the electricity transmission network, particularly in 16 provinces that experienced exceptional electricity consumption last year.

Arkab emphasized that the ministry had taken all necessary measures to meet citizens’ electricity needs, including boosting production, reorganizing, and supporting the network with electrical equipment capable of withstanding extreme temperatures exceeding 55 degrees Celsius.