Libyan PM, NOC Chair discuss urgent measures for electricity and fuel crisis

Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah held a critical meeting with Masoud Suleiman, Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), to address the nation's persistent electricity and fuel crisis. The discussions focused on implementing urgent measures to alleviate current supply bottlenecks and guarantee stability, a pressing issue for the government.

Dbeibah faces immense pressure this summer due to prolonged and frequent power outages, which have triggered violent demonstrations, road blockades, and armed drone attacks on state infrastructure. These events have fueled calls for his resignation, underscoring the severity of the energy crisis.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister received a detailed review of gas and liquid fuel quantities supplied to power plants, consumption rates, and the facilities' actual needs. The progress of fuel distribution across various regions was also examined. Dbeibah stressed the importance of daily, direct coordination between the NOC and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), demanding immediate action to resolve any shortages affecting power generation or distribution.

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The NOC Chairman affirmed the corporation's commitment to providing power plants with their gas and liquid fuel needs to the extent possible and to prioritizing GECOL's supplies to support the stability of power generation and the electrical grid.

The NOC Chairman affirmed the corporation's commitment to meeting GECOL's fuel and gas requirements to the greatest extent possible, prioritizing these supplies to stabilize power generation and the national grid. The meeting also covered the fuel supply situation for citizens, with the NOC head confirming regular distribution and the absence of obstacles. He urged the public to avoid congestion at stations to ensure smooth operations.

In response to the crisis, Dbeibah directed the formation of a joint coordination room. This body, comprising relevant authorities, will monitor daily fuel and gas allocations for power plants, track grid needs, and intervene swiftly to address any issues. The Prime Minister emphasized that resolving the electricity and fuel situation is a top government priority, with continuous monitoring until supplies stabilize and power outages decrease.

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The Prime Minister emphasized that addressing the electricity and fuel situation is a government priority, and that monitoring will continue daily and meticulously until the measures taken are reflected in the stability of supplies, the improvement of grid performance, and a reduction in power outages.