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Tunisia

Tunisia is a North African country located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the south-east. The capital and largest city is Tunis. With a population of about 12-million people, Tunisia has a diversified economy that includes agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism. The country is a significant producer of phosphates, olive oil and dates, and has a growing energy sector that includes both conventional and renewable power generation. Tunisia's currency is the Tunisian dinar. The country operates as a republic and is a member of the African Union, the Arab League and the Union for the Mediterranean. Since gaining independence from France in 1956, Tunisia has developed a relatively educated workforce and has pursued economic modernisation, though it faces challenges including unemployment and regional development disparities. The government has increasingly focused on renewable energy projects, particularly solar power, to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Tunisia's strategic location and trade agreements with the European Union make it an important gateway for commerce between Africa and Europe.

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Tunisia features in gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project pipeline across Africa

SLR Consulting has been involved in prefeasibility studies for gigawatt-scale green hydrogen projects in Tunisia, Egypt, Namibia, Angola, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, with Africa's low-cost renewables and large land tracts positioning the continent for hydrogen-to-ammonia export projects. The consultancy reports that project advancement has slowed as developers await firm long-term offtake agreements and technology cost reductions, though investment continues in derisking and permitting the complex initiatives.

Scatec advances 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant

Renewable-energy company Scatec reached financial close on June 17, 2026, for the €96-million Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, which it is developing in partnership with Aeolus. The 120 MW project will generate 276 GWh a year of electricity and reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 107 000 t a year, with commercial operation expected in the second half of 2027.

Tunisia Updates


Image of solar energy panels
Sidi Bouzid II solar power plant, Tunisia – update
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has announced financial close. 


Stuart Heather-Clark, SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead Middle East and Africa
Exciting gigawatt-scale projects across Africa, SLR reports
26th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

To combat climate change, the world needs green molecules in addition to green electrons. “If we look how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the... 


Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog
Scatec starts building 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant in Tunisia
18th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company Scatec has reached financial close and started construction on the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, in Tunisia. The €96-million project is expected to reach commercial... 


GE Vernova powers Africa’s industrialization with integrated energy solutions
GE Vernova powers Africa’s industrialization with integrated energy solutions
18th June 2026

In line with the Africa Energy Forum’s theme, ‘Building Africa’s industrialized Future,’ GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today showcased its comprehensive portfolio of technologies engineered to... 


PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery
PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed PhosCo has made another discovery at its Gasaat phosphate project, in Tunisia, with drilling having intersected thick, shallow phosphate mineralisation at the KH prospect, just 3.5 km... 


Courts that constrict freedom
15th May 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Concluding an 11-day, four-nation African trip in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, last month, the Catholic Church’s Pope Leo XIV spoke of the need to promote the dignity of prisoners and not to use the... 


Phosphate drill core
PhosCo extends Gasaat resource with two deposit estimates
5th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed PhosCo has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate for the KM and SAB phosphate deposits within the company’s Gasaat phosphate project in Tunisia, totalling 20.2-million tonnes... 


Field of solar panels
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects, Tunisia – update
24th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Toyota Tsusho Group has reached commercial operations date of the Tozeur solar power plant, with retroactive effect from March 4, 2026.   


Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield
10th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has put its proposed assembly plant on hold while the car manufacturer revises the business case for the Eastern Cape facility, says MD Mike Whitfield. The plant’s... 


Solar farm at sunset
Tataouine solar power project, Tunisia
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to support Tunisia’s ambitious renewable-energy targets. 


Silhouette of wind farm
El Fahs Wind Farm, Tunisia
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec (50%) and Aeolus (50%) plan to build a 75 MW wind farm. 


Lessons in boosting Africa’s software developer base for enhanced economic competitiveness
24th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The rapid acceleration in Africa’s software developer base presents a major economic opportunity for African countries to strengthen their competitiveness and build industries powered by homegrown... 


Mike Whitfield
Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield
19th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has put its proposed assembly plant on hold while the car manufacturer revises the business case for the Eastern Cape facility, says MD Mike Whitfield. The plant’s... 


The Tunis-Carthage airport
Tunisia plans $1bn expansion of Tunis-Carthage airport to quadruple capacity
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Tunisia plans to expand its main Tunis-Carthage airport at an estimated cost of about three-billion dinars ($1-billion), aiming to nearly quadruple passenger capacity as part of efforts to... 


PhosCo secures firm commitments to raise $5m for Tunisia project
PhosCo secures firm commitments to raise $5m for Tunisia project
18th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed PhosCo has secured firm commitments from new and existing sophisticated and professional investors to raise $5-million at an issue price of $0.12 a share to fund ongoing exploration,... 


Scatec worker on solar farm
Scatec reports strongest construction pipeline yet
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Renewable energy company Scatec Group has reached an all-time-high near-term growth portfolio, with various projects rapidly achieving development milestones. Scatec reported total power... 


An image of Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog
Scatec awarded PPAs for wind, solar projects in Tunisia
26th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable energy solutions provider Scatec has been awarded two separate wind and solar power purchase agreement (PPAs) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz... 


Sars automates AfCFTA access
28th November 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Registration, Licensing, and Accreditation (RLA) Division informed its stakeholders, also known as traders or clients, through a letter dated November 17,... 


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