# VijaiElectricals Algérie to build transformer plant in Azazga

VijaiElectricals Algérie has selected Batimetal Engineering & Construction to build its first factory for manufacturing large power transformers (40 MVA, 400 kV) at the Electro-Industries site in Azazga, Algeria. The contract is valued at 1,660,855,133 DZD (approx. USD 12.4 million) with a 16-month construction period.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-10-09
- Where: Azazga, Algeria
- Value: $12.4M (1.66B DZD)
- Starts operating: Feb 2021
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 40 MVA, 400 kV
- Products: large power transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [VijaiElectricals Algérie](https://endata.com/companies/54682.md)
- [Vijai Electricals](https://endata.com/companies/28754.md) (partner)
- [Batimetal Engineering & Construction](https://endata.com/companies/54683.md) (partner)
- [INERGA SPA](https://endata.com/companies/54684.md) (partner)
- [Electro-Industrie d'Azazga](https://endata.com/companies/54685.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [engimetal.sncmetal.dz](https://www.engimetal.sncmetal.dz/construction-dune-premiere-usine-en-algerie-de-fabrication-de-transformateurs-de-grande-puissance/), 2021-04-25: "VijaiElectricals Algérie nous a sélectionnés est confié l'étude et la réalisation de sa première usine de fabrication de transformateurs de grande puissance."

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