On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Chairman of Libya’s Administrative Control Authority, Mr. Abdullah Qaderbouh, held an expanded meeting at the Authority’s Tripoli headquarters, bringing together senior officials from the General Electricity Company, Brega Oil Company, and the National Oil Corporation to examine the persistent fuel and electricity crises.
The meeting identified core structural causes, including:
🔹 Declining maintenance and overhaul activity
🔹 Deteriorating power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure
🔹 Delayed project implementation and limited generation capacity
🔹 Recurring breakdowns and disruptions in gas and fuel supply chains
The Chairman directed relevant departments to:
✔️ Review contracts, supply operations, and financial allocations for accuracy
✔️ Track fuel and gas distribution routes across all Authority branches
✔️ Complete investigations into identified shortcomings and violations
✔️ Form oversight committees to verify fuel quantities supplied to power plants
✔️ Refer any confirmed violations for legal action
Chairman Qaderbouh emphasized that resolving the crises requires more than financial resources — it demands addressing root causes, disciplined spending, targeted resource allocation, and sustained monitoring of project outcomes. Security agencies were also directed to track fuel shipments from depots to stations to curb smuggling and ensure equitable distribution.
The Authority reaffirmed a policy of zero tolerance for negligence or violations, with continuous oversight of the electricity and fuel sectors aimed at easing the burden on citizens amid rising temperatures and extended queues at fuel stations.
This update is shared as part of OICOA’s ongoing coverage of institutional oversight and accountability developments across member states.
