NOC Chairman Hosts Extended Technical Meeting with General Manager of the General Electricity Company
The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Eng. Masoud Suleman, recently held an extended meeting with Mr. Abdullah Hamouda, the General Manager of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL). The meeting, which took place at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli, included a group of experts from the NOC’s technical departments and representatives from Brega and the General Electricity Companies.
The discussions focused on various issues, particularly the challenges facing power plants that impact their productivity. They also explored the potential for establishing platforms to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power plants, aimed at preventing unit shutdowns. Further, the group considered the construction of more fuel tanks to ensure a steady supply and reduce operational risks.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to improve coordination between Brega and GECOL to ensure daily supplies. A joint technical committee will be established to conduct a comprehensive study and propose viable solutions to the existing challenges. This committee will also analyze the costs of gas and liquid fuel in comparison to alternative energy sources. It will also prepare a joint proposal outlining technical standards aimed at reducing fuel costs. This proposal will be submitted to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity for further action.
The meeting emphasized the importance of coordinating with the Zawiya refinery regarding its scheduled routine maintenance to prevent any potential shortage of liquid fuel (diesel). It also recommended the trial operation of the compressors on the Sabratha platform once installation is complete. This operation will necessitate halting the flow of gas from the Sabratha platform to the Mellitah complex, which could lead to a gas shortage at the power plants. To address this, the meeting stressed the need to provide liquid fuel as a temporary alternative for these plants. Additionally, it was agreed that Brega Company would begin pumping diesel to ensure adequate supplies at the South and West Tripoli power plants.