SONATRACH inspects Tlemcen 300,000 m³/day desalination project
- Planned production capacity is 300,000 cubic metres of desalinated water per day.
- The plant will supply drinking water to about three million residents in the wilayas of Tlemcen, Sidi Bel Abbès and Saïda.
- SONATRACH Chairman Nour Eddine Daoudi visited the Ain Adjroud (Bider Beach) site on 24 October 2026 and assessed progress as satisfactory relative to the schedule.
- He instructed mobilisation of three work crews (3×8) and tighter coordination among ADC, COSIDER and SONATRACH to anticipate and address potential delays.
Site visit
On 24 October 2026 SONATRACH Chairman & CEO Nour Eddine Daoudi visited the Ain Adjroud site on Bider Beach, Marsa Ben M’hidi (Wilaya of Tlemcen) to supervise ongoing works. The visit was attended by Secretary General Zemali Fouzia, ADC CEO Lahcen Bada, COSIDER CEO Hamid Khemliche and senior SONATRACH executives.
Progress and directives
Daoudi received progress updates that were described as satisfactory against the projected schedule, while stressing strict compliance with contractual deadlines. He emphasised strengthening coordination between stakeholders and ordered mobilisation of three work crews (3×8) plus anticipatory measures to address potential setbacks promptly.
Capacity and impact
The Tlemcen plant is planned to produce 300,000 cubic metres of desalinated water per day and is included in the national seawater desalination programme. It is expected to supply drinking water to about three million residents across the wilayas of Tlemcen, Sidi Bel Abbès and Saïda.
Strategic intent
SONATRACH reaffirmed its commitment to close monitoring of the project and to contributing to national water security in line with higher state authorities' guidelines.
Source: SONATRACH