SONATRACH reviews construction of 300,000 m³/day Dahra desalination plant
Key highlights
- The plant is designed to produce 300,000 m³ of drinking water per day.
- It is expected to supply more than three million people in Chlef, Ain Defla and Tissemsilt.
- ENGTP is developing the project under the supervision of Algerian Desalination Company (ADC); both are SONATRACH subsidiaries.
- The project is expected to create jobs during construction and operation and support desalination training and national expertise.
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Sonatrach ADC Seawater Desalination Plant, Dahra (Chlef) · Algeria
Under Construction
2025-10
2025-12-13
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Construction progress
SONATRACH Chairman and CEO Nour Eddine Daoudi visited the Dahra seawater desalination plant construction site in El Marsa, Chlef. He said work was progressing in line with the schedule and called for strict adherence to contractual deadlines, continuous monitoring and close collaboration to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Capacity and delivery
ENGTP is carrying out the project under the supervision of ADC. The plant is designed to produce 300,000 cubic metres of water per day and supply more than three million people across the wilayas of Chlef, Ain Defla and Tissemsilt. It is also expected to create jobs during construction and operation and support training and the development of national expertise in desalination.
Source: SONATRACH