National Grid Receives 386 MW from Hassi R'Mel Plant

A new 386-megawatt (MW) power plant in Hassi R'Mel, located in the wilaya of Laghouat, is now fully operational and actively injecting electricity into Algeria's national grid. The official commissioning was overseen by the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal. This significant addition aims to expand the operational capacity of the Algerian electrical system, particularly as national consumption continues to rise without interruption.

The selection of Hassi R'Mel as the site for this facility is strategic, as the area has long served as a vital energy hub. The plant is specifically designed to manage peak electricity demand and to deliver power closer to areas experiencing increasing consumption, thereby minimizing transmission losses over long distances. This initiative is part of a wider effort to support the demographic and economic growth of Algeria's southern territories, ensuring a stable energy supply.

In parallel with the Hassi R'Mel plant's activation, efforts are progressing on the 400-kilovolt North-South electrical interconnection project, envisioned as a core component of the future energy transport system, enhancing supply reliability across thousands of kilometers. This new infrastructure facilitates massive power transfers between regions and secures service in case of incidents. Recent additions to the national energy mix also include a total of 700 MW from renewable sources in 2026, comprising solar plants in Tendla, Biskra, and Guemar. These developments collectively underscore Algeria's commitment to ensuring service regularity and preventing outages during peak demand periods, particularly in southern regions.