- Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia are working on a groundbreaking electric interconnection project to enhance regional energy cooperation, with plans for a memorandum of understanding to be signed soon.
- The project will allow for the exchange of up to 1,500 MW between the three countries, helping to manage peak demand and improve energy efficiency.
Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia are working on a new project to connect their electricity grids. The goal is to improve energy cooperation between the three countries.
Habib Mohamed Al-Akhdar, Director of Studies at Algeria’s state-owned utility company Sonelgaz, said the project is underway. He mentioned that discussions are ongoing, and the three countries will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to begin the necessary studies.
Al-Akhdar added that the project would help Sonelgaz export electricity to its neighbours. He explained that Sonelgaz’s strategy focuses on expanding internationally, starting with neighbouring African countries.
Last week, the Algerian government announced plans to create an electric connection with Libya and Egypt. This is part of a broader effort to establish electric corridors with the European Union using green energy.
Tunisia and Algeria also want to improve their electricity link with Libya. They hope this will help meet high demand during the summer and reduce pressure on power networks. Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy and Algeria’s Sonelgaz signed two agreements earlier this year to improve electricity exchange and carry out future projects.
The countries have studied building an electric interconnection line between Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya. The line would allow an exchange of up to 1,500 megawatts of electricity.
The leaders of Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya agreed to speed up the project. They also agreed to remove barriers to trade and make it easier for people and goods to move between the countries. This agreement was made during a summit in Tunisia last April. The three leaders plan to meet again soon in Tripoli.
In June, the countries tested their electric interconnection. They successfully exchanged 400 to 500 megawatts of electricity for 24 hours. The long-term goal is to create a shared electricity market to strengthen energy security in the region.