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Lebanon Debate
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Movement Denies Accusation in Lebanon
The article focused on the sharp disagreement between the Free Patriotic Movement and Energy and Water Minister José Badour regarding the contracts for power-generating ships in Lebanon, especially concerning the nature of the contracts and their costs. The FPM's Energy Advisory Committee responded harshly to Badour’s statements, reaffirming that these ships sold electricity directly to the Electricité du Liban as floating power plants, and that the cost of purchasing electricity was lower than the cost of leasing the ships—ranging between 12 and 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to higher costs from some alternative sources. The committee also announced the launch of a forensic audit of the ship contracts from 2012 to 2017, as a step to investigate the accuracy of the costs and agreements. The FPM rejected any politicization of the issue, asserting that all their files are subject to investigation. This dispute highlights ongoing debates about the efficiency and viability of the ship project, with reciprocal accusations regarding the true costs, amid growing doubts about the integrity and transparency of Lebanon’s energy sector management.
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