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A Few Extra Hours of Power: Kuwait Helps Bring Back Light to Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 25/08 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Even a small relief can feel like a breath of fresh air in the daily lives of Lebanese families. But this shipment is more than just a tank of fuel: it represents a political gesture, much-needed financial support and a symbol of warming diplomatic ties with the Gulf monarchies. In a country where electricity has become a luxury and every hour of ...

Kuwaiti Oil Shipment Arrives in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 23/08 18:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon received its first oil tanker from Kuwait on Saturday, as part of an agreement to supply 132,000 metric tons of gas oil for Electricité du Liban (EDL) power plants. Half of the shipment, 66,000 tons, is being provided as a donation, effectively reducing the overall cost to half its market value. Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed that ...

State Employee Arrested for Power Theft

This is Beirut, 23/08 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The General Directorate of State Security announced that the Mount Lebanon Regional Directorate, Keserwan Office, arrested on August 20, 2025, a customs employee identified as (D. B.) in the town of Ghbaleh, on charges of stealing electricity from the Electricité du Liban (EDL) network for about five years. According to the statement, the ...

Private Generators in Lebanon: The Toll of a Profitable, Highly Polluting Industry

Sana Richa Choucair, 14/08 20:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On Wednesday, the Lebanese government announced a crackdown on one of the most visible symbols of the country’s failed public electricity sector: private generators. During a ministerial meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, operators were given a maximum of 45 days to comply with legal and environmental standards. After that ...

EDL: Years of Neglect Behind Lebanon’s Power Cuts

This is Beirut, 14/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a statement released Thursday, Electricité du Liban (EDL) said Lebanon’s electricity network continues to struggle after years of neglect and chronic underinvestment, with key infrastructure destroyed in the 2020 Beirut Port explosion still unreplaced. EDL identified three main causes for the recurring power cuts: production capacity at ...

Power Outage Hits BIA, Civil Aviation Clarifies

This is Beirut, 13/08 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Beirut International Airport (BIA) suffered a power outage this week that disrupted air-conditioning during one of the busiest periods of the year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred amid a severe heatwave and record passenger traffic, with daily departures reaching ...

EDL: Gradual Return of Electricity Following Major Outage

This is Beirut, 12/08 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The major outage that caused a nationwide blackout in Lebanon has been repaired. Lebanon’s electricity company, EDL, confirmed that the malfunction — caused by a faulty high-voltage transformer at the Zouk thermal power plant due to humidity and extreme heat — has been resolved. The gas and steam units at the Deir Ammar power plant have ...

Power Failure at Electricity Stations Triggers Major Blackouts

This is Beirut, 11/08 10:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Shortly after midnight on August 10, a serious technical incident disabled Lebanon’s main power station in Zouk, triggering repeated total outages across the electricity network. According to Électricité du Liban (EDL), the failure was caused by a loss of insulation in a connection device due to high humidity and unusually elevated ...

Qaraoun Water Crisis Triggers Hydropower Collapse in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel, 26/07 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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What began as an environmental emergency is now fueling a national energy crisis. The severe drop in water levels at Lake Qaraoun is crippling Lebanon’s hydroelectric output and threatening power security across the country. In June 2025, hydroelectric production decreased by 76 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. Only 12 ...

EDL Setback in Beirut Leaves Lebanese Relying on Generators

Liliane Mokbel, 07/07 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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One month after Nawaf Salam’s government took office, Lebanese citizens are facing a surprising drop in public electricity supply. In Beirut and surrounding areas, daily power from Électricité du Liban (EDL) has fallen sharply—from nine hours to just six. This sudden decline has reignited frustration among a population already exhausted by ...

The Electricity Challenge in Lebanon

Christiane Tager, 04/07 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As summer sets in, the heat rises, and so does electricity consumption. According to Energy Ministry officials, consumption climbs by around 30 to 40% from winter to summer, largely due to air conditioning and the resumption of use of secondary homes. Add to that the arrival of thousands of expats, who promptly power up houses that have been shut ...

EDL Crisis: No Power Without a Regulatory Authority

Liliane Mokbel, 30/05 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Power plant maintenance is resuming, the local fuel market is well supplied, and electricity rationing is beginning to ease gradually. These improvements raise the prospect of an average electricity supply of twelve hours per day. Yet, without activating the Regulatory Authority – mandated by law for more than twenty years – the resolution of ...

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