Patel Engineering has bagged its first order worth $153 million in Algeria from Agence Nationale Des Barrage Et Transferts (ANBT - Algeria).According to a release issued by Patel Engineering to the BSE today, the project is a joint venture with Turkey-based Aska Insaat Construction Company. Rupen Patel, managing director, Patel Engineering said: "We believe African markets have good potential over the next few years. The company has already bid for projects worth $100-200 million in Africa, and is keen to acquire local construction firms in the region."