# Algeria and GE to build $230M turbine manufacturing complex in Batna

Sonelgaz and General Electric are building a $230 million industrial complex in Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria, to manufacture gas and steam turbines. The first turbine is expected in late 2018, with full commissioning in December 2018, creating 400 direct and 300 indirect jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-04-24
- Where: Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria
- Value: $230.0M
- Jobs: 700
- Starts operating: Dec 2018
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 2 to 6 gas turbines and 3 electric turbines per year
- Products: gas turbines, steam turbines, alternators, control systems
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [General Electric](https://endata.com/companies/1262.md) (partner)
- [Sonelgaz](https://endata.com/companies/12076.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [themaghrebtimes.com](https://themaghrebtimes.com/sellal-inspects-site-of-industrial-complex-for-turbine-manufacturing-in-batna/), 2017-04-24: "The first turbine manufactured by the complex will be delivered in late 2018, according to explanations."

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