# Algerian-Indian joint venture to build transformer plant in Tizi Ouzou

A new company formed by Sonelgaz, Electro-industries, and Vijai Electricals signed statutes for a transformer plant in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria. The plant will produce large power transformers and create 380-400 jobs, with production expected by 2021.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-07-22
- Where: Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, Algeria
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: transformers up to 300 MVA and 400 kV
- Products: large power transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sonelgaz](https://endata.com/companies/12076.md) (investor)
- [Vijai Electricals](https://endata.com/companies/28754.md) (investor)
- [Electro-Industries](https://endata.com/companies/28755.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [algerie360.com](https://www.algerie360.com/specialisee-dans-la-production-de-transformateurs-de-grande-puissance-une-nouvelle-entreprise-voit-le-jour-a-tizi-ouzou/), 2018-07-23: "Cette usine née d’un partenariat algéro-indien, sera opérationnelle dans deux années pour couvrir d’abord le marché national avant de passer à l’export."

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