Libya faces blackouts amid accusation clash
The widespread power outage crisis in Libya has intensified discussions about the reasons behind the deterioration of the energy sector. The Government of National Unity, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, attributed the problems to corruption and neglect within the electricity company, as well as a lack of oversight. Additionally, fuel smuggling operations via the sea have impacted the supply of essential fuel needed to operate power stations. The government pointed out that clashes and security disturbances, especially in the city of Zawiya, resulted in a loss of around 1,700 megawatts of production capacity, along with shortages in gas and fuel supplies amounting to billions of megawatt-hours. At the same time, the General Electricity Company confirmed that infrastructure weaknesses, poor management, and ongoing security issues have contributed to the grid's collapse, as efforts continue to restore power amid rising demand during the summer season.
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