Algeria is currently the second largest country in Africa with a population of about 33 million. Algeria is currently the largest electricity market in North Africa and is also a country with a more developed power industry in Africa. The current average electrification rate of the African continent is only 20%, while Algeria’s is as high as 96%.
Algerian National Gas and Electricity Company (SONELGAZ) President Butafa said that the company will invest 7 billion US dollars in the development of power infrastructure during the five years from 2005 to 2009.
