The Algérienne des Eaux (ADE) and the Société algérienne de dessalement de l'eau (ADC), a subsidiary of Sonatrach, have signed water sale and purchase contracts in Algiers. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, overseen by senior officials from the ministries of Hydrocarbons, Finances, and Hydraulics. The contracts aim to finalize the contractual process between the two companies and strengthen the complementarity between desalinated water production and distribution.
The contracts were signed by the ADE's Director General and the chairmen of the boards of directors of the five major seawater desalination plants operated by ADC. These plants, located in El Tarf, Béjaïa, Boumerdès, Tipasa, and Oran, are part of the second complementary seawater desalination program. The program was decided by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and the installations began operating at the start of 2025.
The signed contracts aim to ensure the regularity of exploitation of desalination installations, preserve their technical availability and performance, and protect public investments. This will contribute to improving the exploitation of production capacities and ensuring the continuity of public service. The move is part of the state's efforts to strengthen national water security through better coordination between water production and distribution companies.
The ADC's desalination plants are crucial in meeting the country's water demands. The company's efforts are focused on increasing production capacities and ensuring a stable water supply. The contracts with ADE will enable the efficient distribution of desalinated water to various regions.
The Algerian government has been investing heavily in the desalination sector to address the country's water scarcity issues. The second complementary seawater desalination program is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The program's success will depend on the effective implementation of the contracts and the coordination between ADC and ADE.
The signing of the contracts is a positive development in Algeria's efforts to improve its water security. The country's water demands are expected to increase in the coming years, and the government is working to ensure a stable supply. The collaboration between ADC and ADE will play a vital role in achieving this objective.
The implementation of the contracts will also have a positive impact on the country's economy. The desalination plants will create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the regions where they operate. The government's investment in the sector is expected to yield long-term benefits for the country.
Key points
- - The contracts aim to ensure the regular exploitation of desalination installations and protect public investments. - The ADC's desalination plants are part of the second complementary seawater desalination program decided by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. - The collaboration between ADC and ADE will contribute to improving the country's water security and stimulating economic growth.
