What are the main sources of electricity in Libya?

The primary fuel sources for electricity generation in Libya are natural gas, accounting for 67%, and oil, contributing 33%. Diesel and fuel oil are the main petroleum sources utilized in power plants, although facilities located at oil fields sometimes turn to crude oil when imported refined products are unavailable.

What is Libya's energy supply based on?

Furthermore, in 2020, the combined revenues from oil and natural gas exports constituted approximately 73% of Libya's total export value. In 2020, the total energy supply (TES) primarily came from oil and gas, which contributed 53% and 43%, respectively, while renewables accounted for approximately 4%.

How much power does Libya have?

As of January 2017 it was estimated that Libya’s power stations were able to generate 5050 MW of power while the actual demand was reportedly assessed to be running at 6800 MW, resulting a supply vs demand gap of 1750 MW – anticipated to rise over the Summer to 2150 MW as the network struggles to meet the demand for air-conditioning.