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What fuel does Libya use?

Libya fueled its electricity generation with natural gas (71%) and oil (29%) in 2022.63 Diesel and fuel oil accounted for most of the petroleum used in power plants, although the Ubari power plant at the Sharara oil field uses crude oil as a fuel.

Does Libya produce condensate & natural gas plant liquids?

Libya’s natural gas fields produce condensates and natural gas plant liquids (NGPL) and contribute relatively small volumes to the country’s total petroleum and other liquids production. We estimate that condensate and NGPL production was less than 100,000 b/d in 2023.27

What are the major industries in Libya?

The country’s major industries and its oil sector consume the remainder.52 Libya’s natural gas production is not able to fully meet domestic natural gas demand and export commitments, and the electric power sector often burns petroleum products when the natural gas supply is disrupted or is insufficient during the peak summer season.53

How much electricity does Libya have?

In 2010 prior to the present troubles, Libya had a total electricity installed capacity of 6.8GW, which was generated by power plants either fuelled by home produced oil or natural gas. At this time the country enjoyed a near 100% electrification rate and electricity was supplied free of charge to users.

How much natural gas does Libya use?

Libya’s natural gas consumption totaled 305 Bcf in 2023 and accounted for more than 70% of domestic production after 2020 (Figure 5).51 The electric power sector drives Libya’s domestic natural gas demand, accounting for about 85% of Libya’s domestic natural gas use in 2022.

Are energy products subsidized in Libya?

Energy products (fuels and electricity) are heavily subsidized in Libya, with subsidies reaching as high as 86% -91% for the various products but are not fully paid by the Government. Petrol and electricity accounted for nearly 70% of Libya’s USD 5.4 billion subsidy budget in 2019.