Africa's Electricity Map: Libya's Position
The data indicates that Libya became one of the largest countries in Africa in terms of natural gas-powered electricity generation capacity by 2026, ranking third with a capacity of 12.40 gigawatts, following Egypt and Algeria. Gas capacities in Africa account for approximately 6% of the total global power plant capacity, with gas contributing 42% of the continent’s total electricity generation. There is a clear dominance by North African countries, which hold 82% of the gas generation capacity—particularly Egypt, which accounts for 44% of the total African capacities and produces 80% of its electricity using gas. Libya contributes 10% of Africa’s generation capacity. The data highlights that natural gas is the main energy source in Libya, representing 75% of the electricity mix, reflecting the vital role of gas in supporting energy stability and the country’s economic growth.
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