Infrastructure Projects in Algeria A country-size construction site

Presented byNadim Sioufi, CEng MICE

Infrastructure Projects in Algeria A country-size construction site

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaProximity

150 km

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Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaBrief recent history

1962 – Full independence from France1980 – Budget stress and economic downfall1990’s – Dark decade1999 – Pres. Bouteflika in office2000’s – Economic prosperity... Beginning of

the great construction projects.

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaThe 1999 turning point

Great lack of infrastructureDiscovery and exploitation of gas and oilfieldsEnergy demand increase

Get the trade balance rightGet the trade balance rightLack of expertiseLack of construction capacityLack of construction knowledge

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaWhat are foreigners providing

SERVICESSERVICESConsultancyContractingManagementBankingConstruction

TechnologyTelecoms

COUNTRIESCOUNTRIES French & CanadiansItaliansSpanishPortuguese, GermansChinese! and other

AsiansTurks and EgyptiansAmericans and British...

In the desert

Sequence of development (Prioritisation)

EnergyEnergy

Roads & RailRoads & Rail

ComplementaryComplementary

Public servicesPublic services

Tertiary servicesTertiary services

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaRoads

1200 km

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaRailways

1200 km

350 km/hr220 km/hr

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaAirports, Ports & Urban Transport

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Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaPredominant Ways to Finance and Manage Contracts

Previously: Mainly by Arab or EU loans, mainly from the gulf or Libya.

Today: Proper resources arising from the energy conjuncture.

Contracts run by public owned agencies though controlled and paid by the Public Market Commission and are remunerated with the local and foreign currencies.

15% -50% contract amount advanced for promoters finance during the whole period.

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Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaAdvantages & Opportunities

Proximity: 1hr from BCN - 1½hrs from MADCareer development not possible in EuropeEngineering territory to exploreTHEY HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY!

And they need us

Infrastructure Projects in AlgeriaDisadvantages & Risks

So near so far: Nothing to do after workReluctance to changesInvestment Risks: Mainly Political and

RegulatoryEconomic situation 95% dependent on natural

resources exportations

Presented byNadim Sioufi, CEng MICE

Infrastructure Projects in Algeria A country-size construction site

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Infrastructure Projects in Algeria A country-size construction site