President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s vision for national water security took a major step forward with the launch of a high-capacity seawater desalination plant in Aïn Adjroud, Tlemcen. The groundbreaking ceremony, held along the Marsa Ben M’hidi coastline, marks the start of construction for one of Algeria’s most ambitious water projects under the supervision of Sonatrach and the Algerian Water Desalination Enterprise (EADE).
The Tlemcen plant, covering 15 hectares, will ultimately produce 300,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per day, serving nearly three million residents in Tlemcen and surrounding areas. This initiative is part of a broader national program that includes similar plants in Mostaganem and Chlef, designed to reduce pressure on surface reservoirs and aquifers while meeting growing urban and agricultural demand.
The facility will employ reverse osmosis technology and integrate renewable energy solutions to minimize environmental impact. Its first operational phase, scheduled within two years, will deliver 150,000 cubic meters per day, half of its full capacity. Beyond water supply, the project will create 1,500 jobs, including 100 permanent positions, and launch specialized training programs to build local expertise in desalination technologies.
By investing in advanced desalination infrastructure, Algeria aims to diversify water resources, strengthen resilience against climate change, and ensure sustainable growth. Complementary plants in other coastal regions will further enhance national water security and support economic development.
(Source: Dzair Tube)