Algeria Outlines Three Strategic Pillars to Launch a National Electric Battery Industry
✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | Algeria has set forth a clear roadmap to anchor its ambition of becoming a regional leader in electric battery manufacturing, identifying three strategic industrial milestones deemed essential for the success of its Lithium–Iron–Phosphate (LFP) battery project.
The announcement followed a high-level meeting on Thursday between Belkacem Soultani, CEO of Sonaram, and Dr. Karim Zaghib, the renowned Algerian scientist whose expertise in energy storage technologies has gained international recognition.
Three Industrial Foundations
At the heart of the plan are three key operations:
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Phosphate conversion units to produce phosphoric acid, a cornerstone of the LFP battery value chain.
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Lithium ore processing and refining units to secure a reliable supply of raw material in line with global standards.
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Iron ore purification from Gara Djebilet, specifically lowering phosphorus content to produce high-grade iron compatible with advanced industrial applications.
According to Sonaram’s statement, these pillars constitute the backbone of Algeria’s strategy to establish a self-sufficient and competitive battery ecosystem.
Scientific Diplomacy and International Cooperation
The project’s scientific dimension is being reinforced through joint research programs between Algerian universities, Université du Québec, and MERC at Laurentian University in Canada. The focus will be on developing innovative solutions to address high phosphorus levels in Gara Djebilet’s iron ore, a technical bottleneck whose resolution could unlock immense potential for Algeria’s metallurgical and battery industries.
Professor Zaghib, who has been working for six months with a multinational research team on iron purification techniques, stressed that “preliminary results are promising and open wide industrial horizons for Algeria.”
State-Level Support and Strategic Vision
The initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2025 between Sonaram’s ORGM subsidiary and Prof. Zaghib. It has since gained momentum, with both sides agreeing to hold upcoming sessions with the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies to accelerate regulatory frameworks and institutional mechanisms.
The government’s commitment is evident. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab have personally received Dr. Zaghib, underlining Algeria’s determination to support his vision and translate it into industrial reality.
Toward Energy Sovereignty and Green Transition
Sonaram emphasized that these measures reflect Algeria’s strategic will to fast-track the project, strengthen its position in global renewable energy markets, safeguard energy sovereignty, and pivot toward a knowledge-based green economy.
Dr. Zaghib has repeatedly affirmed that Algeria possesses the resources and know-how to build a homegrown electric vehicle industry while developing a broader industrial base anchored in rare minerals and clean energy technologies.
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