# Sonelgaz and General Electric to build turbine complex in Ain Yagout, Algeria

Sonelgaz and General Electric signed an agreement to build an industrial complex in Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria, to manufacture steam turbines, gas turbines, alternators and control systems. The joint venture, GEAT (General Electric Algeria Turbines), is owned 51% by Sonelgaz and 49% by a GE subsidiary. The complex is expected to create 1,000 jobs and be operational by 2017.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-07-30
- Where: Ain Yagout, Batna, Algeria
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: 2017
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 2,000 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

- [algerie-focus.com](https://www.algerie-focus.com/batna-1000-emplois-crees-par-le-partenariat-sonelgaz-general-electric/), 2024-07-30: "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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