Electricity has returned to multiple regions in Libya following the resumption of operations at the Mellitah Industrial Oil and Gas Complex [1, 2].

The restoration of power is critical for national stability, as the country has faced recurring energy disruptions tied to the security of its vital hydrocarbon infrastructure. Because the Mellitah complex serves as a primary hub for gas processing and distribution, any shutdown directly impacts the nation's ability to generate electricity.

The Government of National Unity (GNU) said on Tuesday that it had secured the Mellitah Industrial Complex [2]. This security operation allowed for the immediate resumption of gas pumping to the power generation stations that supply the national grid [2].

Following the secure handover and restart of the facility, the General Electricity Company of Libya said that power was beginning to return to affected areas [1]. The government said that these measures were necessary to ensure the stability of energy supplies, and to protect critical infrastructure from potential attacks [1, 2].

Libya's energy grid remains highly sensitive to the operational status of its industrial complexes. The Mellitah facility is a cornerstone of the country's energy sector, and its volatility often mirrors the broader political and security tensions within the region. By securing the site, the GNU aims to prevent the widespread blackouts that typically follow disruptions at such facilities.

Officials said the priority remains the protection of these sites to avoid further instability [2]. The General Electricity Company of Libya said the return of current is underway across the network [1].

“The Government of National Unity (GNU) announced on Tuesday that it had secured the Mellitah Industrial Complex.”

The restoration of power through the Mellitah complex highlights the extreme vulnerability of Libya's energy security to localized security breaches. Because the national grid relies on a few centralized hubs for gas-to-power generation, the ability of the GNU to secure these sites is not just a technical necessity but a primary indicator of its control over critical national infrastructure.