The most recent Lebanese energy facility ceased operations.
For quite some time, Lebanon hasn't been able to maintain a consistent power supply. Many residences get electricity for just a few hours a day. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened significantly: No power station in the nation is generating electricity anymore.
The last functional power station in Lebanon has been temporarily halted due to fuel shortage. According to the state-owned electricity provider, Electricité du Liban (EDL), the plant had to be shut down due to the exhaustion of all oil reserves. This has resulted in a nationwide power blackout.
As reported, "vital facilities" like the airport, seaport in Beirut, water pumps, sewage systems, and prisons have also been impacted. Once the oil supply is secured, the plant will be restarted. The Lebanese government has failed to provide the country with a steady power supply for decades. A significant portion of the country relies on diesel generators to compensate for frequent outages.
Since the onset of the major economic crisis in 2019, the power crisis has also significantly aggravated. The electricity supplied by the state provider is now sporadic and often only available for two hours a day. EDL power plants often run out of fuel due to the crisis. The crisis is attributed to decades of corruption in politics and business. The country is running out of foreign currency. As per the United Nations, over three-quarters of Lebanon's population of over six million people live below the poverty line.
The European Union has expressed concern over Lebanon's worsening power crisis. The European Union has stated its readiness to provide aid to help Lebanon restore its power supply, acknowledging the critical situation in the country.
