Algerian Radio
The Algerian Company of Electrical and Gas Industries (SAIEG), a subsidiary of the Sonelgaz Group, launched an operation on Tuesday to export 200 electric vehicle charging stations, manufactured at its units in El Eulma in the wilaya of Sétif, to Portugal.
The launch ceremony took place at the headquarters of the General Management of SAIEG in Rouiba (Algiers), in the presence of the CEO of the company, Youcef Defdaf, the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna, the General Manager of the commercial partner in this operation, "Auras International," Seddik Bendrihem, the Secretary General of the National Federation of Electricity and Gas Workers (FNTIEG), Mohamed Abdelfattah Ouled Naoui, and representatives of local authorities.
This initiative is part of the implementation of a contract concluded with the international marketing company "Auras," which provides for the gradual export of a total of 450 charging stations to several European countries, according to explanations provided on this occasion.
This is the second operation of its kind, following a successful shipment in 2024 with the same commercial partner, during which 435 charging stations were sent to Libya and Italy.
In his address, Mr. Defdaf stated that this operation "reflects the extensive experience of public industrial groups in manufacturing various equipment, enabling them to access foreign markets across different continents."
The CEO also highlighted the company's efforts to contribute to strengthening Algerian non-hydrocarbon exports, leveraging know-how acquired over several decades as well as the quality of the Algerian product, which now complies with current international standards.
The local integration rate of the charging stations manufactured by SAIEG is estimated at 58%, specified Mr. Defdaf, who noted that this rate is set to increase thanks to the company's plan to strengthen cooperation with local subcontractors.
For his part, the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies stated that this export operation solidifies the remarkable international presence of Sonelgaz, as an extension of the process initiated through the export of electricity, the training of foreign executives, and the construction of power plants in several African countries.
Additionally, the General Manager of Auras International, based in Hong Kong, China, indicated that this operation is the result of the strong reputation on foreign markets of locally manufactured electrical equipment, which meets strict international standards.
The Secretary General of the FNTIEG praised the efforts made by the public group and its subsidiaries to ensure a regular supply of energy to customers and produce high-quality equipment, thereby contributing to the strengthening of non-hydrocarbon exports.
