Mostaganem, 7th November 2026
The Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the SONATRACH Group, accompanied by a delegation of senior executives, led on Saturday 7 November 2026, a field visit on the construction site of the seawater desalination plant in the wilaya of Mostaganem, located in the region of Sidi Ladjel, municipality of El Khadra.
Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by the Wali of Mostaganem, Mr. Ahmed BOUDOUH, as well as by Mr Lahcen BAD and Mr. Amar BESSELMA, respectively CEOs of the subsidiaries « Algerian Desalination Company» (ADC) and «Société Algérienne de Réalisation de Projets Industriels» (SARPI), a company in charge of the project development.
During this visit, Mr. Nour Eddine DAOUDI noted the satisfying progress of the works, in accordance with the planned schedule. On this occasion, he recalled the importance of complying with the contractual deadlines and the necessity to adhere to a rigorous follow-up of the construction works. He also, stressed the need for a close coordination between the different stakeholders involved in this priority project.
Spanning over an area of 12 hectares, on term, Sidi Ladjel will have a production capacity of 300 000 cubic meters of water per day. A first partial delivery is scheduled within 22 months as from the date of the launching of the construction works, with an initial capacity of 150 000 cubic meters per day.
This strategic infrastructure will contribute to ensure the supply with drinking water to nearly three million inhabitants in the walayas of Mostaganem, Tissemsilt and Tiaret, thus, boosting the water security and availability of this vital resource.
Mr. Nour Eddine Daoudi’s visit to Sidi Ladjel site, reasserts the commitment of the SONATRACH Group to help in reinforcing the national water security and ensuring a stringent monitoring of the strategic projects.
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