# Sonelgaz and GE form GEAT JV to build turbine complex in Batna, Algeria

Sonelgaz and General Electric signed an agreement to form GEAT (General Electric Algeria Turbines), a joint venture to build an industrial complex in Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria, to manufacture steam turbines, gas turbines, alternators and control systems. Sonelgaz holds 51% and GE Industrial France holds 49%. The project is expected to create 1,000 jobs.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-03-06
- Where: Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria, Algeria
- Jobs: 1,000
- Status: announced
- Capacity: approximately 2,000 megawatts (MW) annually
- Products: steam turbines, gas 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

- [latribune-algerie.com](https://www.latribune-algerie.com/algerie/economie/batna-1000-emplois-crees-par-le-partenariat-sonelgaz-general-electric/), 2021-03-06: "Ce complexe industriel contribuera à fournir des équipements fabriqués en Algérie qui généreront environ 2 000 mégawatts (MW) annuellement afin de satisfaire la demande croissante en électricité de l'Algérie."

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