A joint parliamentary meeting was held in Benghazi to address the worsening condition of Libya’s electricity network. The session, convened at the House of Representatives headquarters, brought together senior committee chairs to review obstacles facing the national power grid.
The meeting included the Chairman of the Oversight Committee, Zayed Hadiya, and the Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Issa Al-Araibi. The Chairman of the Planning, Finance and Budget Committee, Omar Tantoush, participated remotely via video link.
According to parliamentary sources, the session was prompted by a letter from the Office of the Presidency regarding the fragile state of the power network. Lawmakers reviewed the most pressing challenges confronting the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), particularly persistent outages, technical breakdowns, and a shortage of resources.
Discussions focused on practical measures to overcome these hurdles. MPs underlined the importance of strengthening maintenance programmes, enhancing coordination between relevant institutions, and ensuring better funding channels for the energy sector.
At the conclusion of the talks, participants agreed to forward their recommendations to the competent authorities. They stressed the need for continuous monitoring and follow-up, noting that a series of further meetings will be scheduled to track progress on the electricity file.
The move underscores the growing pressure on Libya’s power infrastructure, which continues to suffer from high demand, weak generation capacity, and ageing equipment. With the summer season increasing strain on the grid, citizens across the country have faced repeated blackouts, sparking frustration.
Parliamentary committees emphasised that resolving the electricity crisis remains a national priority, linking energy stability to economic recovery and improved living conditions.
