Kortel Details National Plan for Industrial Land Use

Minister of Industry Farid Kortel confirmed that a comprehensive national census of industrial land is underway, a direct implementation of directives from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This initiative aims to guide investments towards regions requiring economic development, thereby strengthening local growth nationwide. Mr. Kortel, speaking during a parliamentary session, indicated that the Prime Minister is closely monitoring this census, which is designed to provide the state with a vital reference database to enhance sound economic decision-making.

The census is expected to bolster land availability in governorates currently experiencing shortages, facilitating balanced regional development by directing investment to areas with identified economic needs. This strategic approach aligns with national efforts to revitalize industrial activity. In Tebessa province, for example, the pipe manufacturing company's ownership has officially transferred to the Sonelgaz group, with production anticipated to resume before the end of the current year following approval by the State Participations Council.

Further industrial progress in Tebessa includes "tangible advancements" for the Algerian Glass Company-East "SOUFASTE" project. The factory, specializing in hollow glass for packaging, is now completed, with preparations for polished sand, a key raw material, also in progress. Its inauguration is expected before the year's end, enhancing national capacity for glass container production and meeting local market demands. Additionally, the government prioritizes a strategic cement factory project in El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh, intended to valorize local mineral resources and expand the industrial base in the South and High Plateaus, with a specialized GICA Industrial Group branch conducting a comprehensive feasibility study.