Libya Energy Complex Siege Amid National Power Crisis Raises Blackout Alarm CAIRO, Egypt — In a dramatic escalation amidst the ongoing power crisis, protesters in Libya have forcibly entered a vital energy complex, the Mellitah Oil & Gas facility, situated approximately 90 kilometers west of Tripoli.
The act, which threatens the country’s electricity supply, has sparked fears of a potential nationwide blackout.
The Mellitah Oil & Gas complex serves as a critical source of gas used for electricity generation, and its closure poses a severe risk to the stability of the Libyan power network.
The General Electricity Company has warned that this closure could result in a comprehensive blackout, further destabilizing an already precarious situation.
The protesters’action is part of a broader wave of civil unrest that has swept across the region, sparked by persistent power outages. Demonstrators, particularly young Libyans, are voicing their dissatisfaction with the Government of National Unity led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah over its perceived failures to address the ongoing electricity crisis. Libya has grappled with severe power cuts since July 2026, exacerbated by high electricity rates and an underperforming infrastructure.
The unrest, including road closures and the gathering outside power stations, has highlighted the frustration and anger among the Libyan population. Since the 2011 ouster of long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi, the country has been marked by political instability and conflict, with rival administrations in the east and west vying for control. This internal struggle has spilled over into various sectors, including electricity generation and infrastructure management.
As the Mellitah Oil & Gas complex remains closed, experts and officials are monitoring the situation closely to predict the full impact on the national power grid.
The incident has underscored the urgent need to resolve the power crisis, as well as the broader challenges facing the nation.
The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, but the actions at Mellitah highlight the immediate threat to Libya’s electricity supply and the country’s broader political and economic struggles.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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