BF International Leads €420 Million Timimoun Agro Project

Algeria and Italy have commenced a significant agro-industrial project in Timimoun, with an investment of approximately €420 million. This initiative, led by the Italian group BF International, is recognized as the “first concrete initiative” of the Mattei Plan in Algeria, as stated by the Algerian Ambassador to Italy, Mohamed Khelifi. It underscores a renewed push for economic cooperation, translating bilateral partnership into tangible investment projects.

Spanning 36,000 hectares, the Timimoun project is designed to enhance the production of cereals and legumes. It also includes the establishment of an integrated agri-food chain, notably encompassing pasta manufacturing. This specific undertaking highlights the broader cooperation dynamics between Algeria and Italy, which also extend to energy, manufacturing industries, and professional training. The focus remains on technology transfer, skill development, and strengthening economic integration across the Mediterranean.

Ambassador Khelifi, speaking at the “Mattei Approach 2026” international forum in Rome, articulated Algeria's ambition for a more comprehensive and effective phase of cooperation with Italy. He advocated for an approach that fully involves African nations in defining and executing development priorities, moving beyond a simple assistance model. Additionally, strategic discussions between the two nations include innovative energy projects, such as the “SoutH2” green hydrogen corridor connecting Algeria to European markets, and a trans-Mediterranean electrical interconnection project currently under study.