Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Tuesday the construction of five new power stations in the southeastern town of Ajkhara, part of its ongoing sustainable development program designed to improve essential services in underserved areas.
The project, carried out by the NOC’s Sustainable Development Department, aims to provide reliable electricity to residential neighborhoods that have long struggled with severe shortages. The corporation said the stations were built to high-quality standards to withstand the harsh desert climate, where soaring temperatures often disrupt power supply and damage conventional infrastructure.
For years, families in Ajkhara have faced daily hardship due to weak or non-existent electricity networks. The shortage not only left homes without power but also created major challenges in accessing clean drinking water, forcing residents to rely on time-consuming and rudimentary transport methods.
The NOC emphasized that the new stations will address these problems by supplying consistent electricity and enabling modern water distribution systems. By powering pumps and pipelines, the project will ensure that residents receive clean water directly, ending years of reliance on manual and unreliable methods.
The initiative is part of the NOC’s wider sustainable development strategy, which focuses on using oil revenues to support local communities. In recent years, the corporation has invested in health, education, and infrastructure projects across Libya, especially in regions close to oil operations or those most affected by neglect and conflict.
Residents of Ajkhara have welcomed the project, describing it as a long-overdue step toward improving their quality of life. The NOC stressed that this effort reflects its dual role as both the backbone of Libya’s economy and a driver of social stability. The corporation also signaled that similar projects are planned in other areas, aiming to ensure that energy development translates into tangible benefits for citizens.
