Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah convened a high-level meeting to address the pressing issues facing Libya's desalination plants.
Joined by key figures, including members of the General Company for Water Desalination, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, and other senior officials, the discussions focused on the country's desalination facilities' technical conditions and production capacities.
The meeting revealed stark figures: the Tobruk desalination plant operates at only 20% of its capacity, Derna at 50% following recent maintenance, and Susah at 25%. The Zliten plants, however, remain non-operational, while the Zawiya plant manages to function at 25% of its capacity.
PM Dbeibah underscored the urgency of unifying efforts among water-related institutions to ensure the availability of drinking water across Libya, highlighting the importance of enhancing the efficiency of desalination plants and resuming halted water supply projects, particularly in underserved cities.
In a move to prioritize water provision in national development plans, Dbeibah instructed the Man-made River Authority (MMRA) and the General Water and Sanitation Company to collaborate with the General Company for Water Desalination to formulate a comprehensive and secure strategy for water supply, with a specific focus on municipalities not yet benefiting from the MMRA project.
The initiative aims to address the critical water needs of Libyans and ensure sustainable water management and supply across the nation.