Electricity and Grids
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Zawia Power Station Restores Power to Libya After Months of Blackouts
Libya's Zawia Combined-Cycle Power Plant has reconnected its third unit, adding 150 MW to the national grid after months of delays caused by armed attacks and technical setbacks. The move comes amid severe blackouts, public unrest, and sweeping changes at GECOL's leadership.
Nouakchott Substation Fires Raise Questions Over Cable Contracts
A preliminary investigation by " Transparence globale " has highlighted technical concerns and potential conflicts of interest involving a parliamentary-owned company contracted for medium-voltage cable work at two Nouakchott substations that suffered major fires.
Partial Blackout Disrupts Western Libya as Grid Instability Persists
A sudden disturbance in Libya's western power grid triggered a partial blackout, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities despite recent assurances from GECOL that the worst outages were over. Investigations are underway into possible technical faults or sabotage.
GECOL Brings First South Tripoli Power Unit Online Amid Ongoing Crisis
Libya's General Electricity Company (GECOL) has started operating the first unit at the new South Tripoli power station, a key step in efforts to address the country's acute electricity shortages and frequent blackouts.
SOMELEC Restores Full Power to Key Nouakchott Substations
Mauritania's SOMELEC has restored full operations at the Toujounine and Tevrag Zeina substations, ending recent outages in Nouakchott's eastern and northern districts. Repairs included equipment replacement and emergency imports to stabilise electricity supply.
GECOL Probes Sabotage and Explosion at Key Libyan Substations
Libya's General Electricity Company (GECOL) has launched an investigation into sabotage at multiple substations, including a recent explosion in Sug Il Juma, warning that further tampering could trigger a nationwide blackout and threaten grid stability.
Mauritanian Opposition Demands Accountability Over Nouakchott Power Cuts
Mauritania's main opposition parties have called for independent investigations and accountability after repeated electricity and water outages in Nouakchott, highlighting systemic failures in public infrastructure management and demanding urgent government action.
GECOL Handles Nearly 10,000 Power Outage Reports in Libya
Libya's General Electricity Company (GECOL) received 9,750 citizen calls about power outages in a single day, with most issues reportedly resolved through rapid coordination between the new reporting centre and technical teams.
Mauritania Races to Restore Power After Nouakchott Substation Fire
A major fire at the eastern substation in Nouakchott caused widespread power outages, prompting Mauritania's energy ministry and SOMELEC to launch urgent repairs and reroute electricity to affected districts. Full restoration remains underway.