Energy and Critical Minerals
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Libya Orders Fair Load Shedding Amid Widespread Power Cuts
Libya's Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has directed the General Electricity Company of Libya to implement equitable load shedding across regions, excluding health and oil sites, as the country faces severe electricity shortages and public unrest.
Tripoli Opens 24-Hour Diesel Stations for Trucks Amid Fuel Shortages
Brega Petroleum Marketing Company has launched three dedicated 24-hour diesel stations in Tripoli to address severe shortages, support truck operators, and stabilise supply during ongoing power cuts and black-market price surges.
Libya Moves to Ease Petrol Station Queues in Tripoli
Libya's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that petrol supplies in Tripoli remain sufficient, urging residents not to crowd fuel stations as new shipments arrive and 24-hour distribution is maintained to address ongoing congestion.
STEG warns of possible rolling power cuts across Tunisia on 19 August
The Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) has announced that rolling power cuts may be introduced in several regions on 19 August to safeguard the national grid, citing high demand and ongoing maintenance. Citizens are urged to reduce electricity use during peak hours.
Egypt launches $658m phosphoric acid complex to boost mining exports
Egypt has begun construction of a $658m phosphoric acid complex in the New Valley Governorate, aiming to process local phosphate ore for export and generate foreign currency. The project marks a shift toward higher-value mineral processing.
AGOCO and Baker Hughes Discuss Expanding Oilfield Technology Cooperation
Libya's Arabian Gulf Oil Company is exploring deeper collaboration with Baker Hughes to enhance oilfield services and deploy advanced digital technologies, aiming to strengthen operational capacity and technical standards in the Libyan energy sector.
Libyan PM Orders Emergency Measures to Stabilise Power and Fuel Supply
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has directed urgent coordination between the National Oil Corporation and the electricity company to address severe power cuts and fuel shortages, aiming to restore supply stability after a summer of unrest.