# GE and Sonelgaz inaugurate GE Algeria Turbines joint venture in Batna

GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT), a joint venture between Sonelgaz and General Electric, was inaugurated in Batna, Algeria. The facility rolled out the first two 9FA gas turbines assembled locally in late 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-02-07
- Where: Ain Yagout, near Batna, Algeria
- Starts operating: 2020
- Status: completed
- Products: 9FA gas turbines
- 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

- [ge.com](https://www.ge.com/news/reports/turbines-in-the-middle-of-high-plains-how-sonelgaz-and-ge-created-a-world-class-technology), 2021-02-07: "This dream became a reality with the inauguration of GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT) - a joint venture between Algeria’s electric and gas utility company Sonelgaz and General Electric - which rolled out the first two 9FA gas turbines assembled locally in the country in late 2020."

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