First unit at Tobruk power station goes into test operation – promising 180 MW of power

The state General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) stated today that the operational start of the first unit of the fast tracked Tobruk power station will be launched today.

It added that it will subsequently feed the electrical network after the completion of the initial tests, with a production capacity of 180 megawatts.

The news comes after similar announcements had been made about units from the fast tracked Misrata and Tripoli West power stations were made over the last few days and weeks.

The announcement of the operation of the Tobruk power station comes as welcomed news to the Libyan public and their troubled political elite after the recent violent demonstrations in protest at acute power cuts.

Electricity crisis: GM Ismail takes over; old board continues as two new units start operation (libyaherald.com)

GECOL signs agreement with EG for Ghadames 200 MW solar project (libyaherald.com)

Lengthy power cuts lead to GECOL head Abdali being suspended (libyaherald.com)

Power cuts touch a nerve and lead to call for politically neutral public demonstrations (libyaherald.com)

Misrata fast track power station expected to enter service end of June (libyaherald.com)

Damage from Janzour militia clashes will result in power cuts and delay in Tripoli West power station coming online this summer: GECOL (libyaherald.com)

Tripoli West Fast Track power station about to enter production: GECOL (libyaherald.com)

As extreme temperatures cause longer power cuts, Aldabaiba and GECOL head come under pressure (libyaherald.com)