{"id":257687,"date":"2026-07-28T14:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sada.ly\/en\/?p=257687"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:56:23","slug":"al-shalwi-the-five-statements-conveyed-one-message-libyas-energy-system-has-regained-its-balance-and-the-most-important-lesson-is-to-protect-sovereign-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sada.ly\/en\/al-shalwi-the-five-statements-conveyed-one-message-libyas-energy-system-has-regained-its-balance-and-the-most-important-lesson-is-to-protect-sovereign-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Al-Shalwi: The Five Statements Conveyed One Message: Libya\u2019s Energy System Has Regained Its Balance, and the Most Important Lesson Is to Protect Sovereign Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Written by oil and economic expert Abdelmonsef Al-Shalwi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I followed with interest the successive statements issued by the General Electricity Company of Libya, the National Oil Corporation, and the Government of National Unity, which addressed developments at the Mellitah Complex. I believe they represented an important model for communicating the evolution of the situation to the public at every stage\u2014from the initial warning of the danger, through an explanation of its technical dimensions, followed by the announcement of the intervention and securing of the site, and finally the resumption of operations, the return of production, and the restoration of stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, following the latest statement issued by the National Oil Corporation, which confirmed the resumption of gas production and the return of gas flows to normal levels, as well as the resumption of operations at the El Feel Field, the Wafa Field, and the Sabratha Platform, citizens can be reassured that the situation has stabilized and production has returned to its previous levels. It can therefore be said that the crisis has been contained thanks to the coordinated efforts of the relevant authorities. This is reassuring and deserves recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, however, what happened deserves to be examined from a technical and economic perspective, rather than being viewed merely as a temporary interruption of gas or electricity supplies. Instead, it should be regarded as a test that revealed the close interconnection between the various components of Libya\u2019s energy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The statements made clear that any disruption at the Mellitah Complex affects far more than electricity generation plants. Its impact extends to gas production, oil production, field operations, pipeline flows, industrial activities, and the state\u2019s public revenues. This confirms that the Mellitah Complex represents one of the most important strategic hubs in Libya\u2019s energy sector, and that the stability of its operations has a direct impact on citizens\u2019 lives and the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From a technical standpoint, shutting down and restarting gas systems, oil fields, and processing facilities is not simply a matter of opening a valve or restoring power. It involves precise procedures, including safety checks, rebalancing pressures and flows, and verifying the readiness of equipment and facilities, in order to protect workers and ensure sustainable operations. Therefore, the return of the El Feel Field, the Wafa Field, and the Sabratha Platform to service represents an important indicator of the success of operational teams in restoring the system safely and in an orderly manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From an economic perspective, any interruption at such facilities, even if limited in duration, can affect oil and gas production, public revenues, and the operational efficiency of power plants. It can also add costs related to restarting and maintenance, in addition to affecting the confidence of partners and investors in the stability of Libya\u2019s energy-sector operating environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important to emphasize that protecting oil, gas, and electricity facilities is not the responsibility of any single institution. Rather, it is a shared national responsibility, because these facilities generate more than 90% of the Libyan state\u2019s income and constitute the primary foundation for financing public services, salaries, development, and the preservation of economic and social stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe that the most important message that should reach citizens today is one of reassurance. The announced indicators confirm that gas flows have resumed, power plants have begun to recover their performance, oil and gas production have returned to their normal course, and all centers, companies, and facilities affiliated with the National Oil Corporation are operating normally. This reflects the ability of national personnel to deal with crises and restore operations within a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, this incident should serve as an incentive to strengthen the security and operational measures in place to protect strategic facilities and establish more effective mechanisms to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The cost of disrupting the energy system is not measured solely by the number of hours of power outages, but also by the resulting technical, economic, environmental, and social consequences that affect both the state and its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all those working at the National Oil Corporation, the General Electricity Company of Libya, and the security and executive authorities, as well as everyone who contributed to containing this crisis and restoring the system to operation. I emphasize that the national interest must always remain above all other considerations, and that protecting oil, gas, and electricity facilities means protecting the livelihoods of Libyans, the national economy, and the rights of future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Written by oil and economic expert Abdelmonsef Al-Shalwi I followed with interest the successive statements issued by the General Electricity Company of Libya, the National Oil Corporation, and the Government of National Unity, which addressed developments at the Mellitah Complex. 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