Tripoli, December 31, 2025 – The General Electricity Company announced today, Wednesday, the dispatch of a shipment of tension chains and conductor accessories from its warehouses in the city of Al-Qarabulli. This is part of completing the works to connect the Al-Hababiya power station project at a voltage of “220 kV” to the public electricity grid in the Ain Zara area.
The company explained, in a post on its official page, that this shipment is designated to complete the assembly and installation works of the second tower, within the project to connect the new Al-Hababiya station to the public grid.
The company added that the project will contribute to improving the level of electrical voltage, raising the efficiency of the grid, and enhancing its stability, which will positively reflect on the electricity supplies in the areas south of Tripoli.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
General Electricity Company
The General Electricity Company (GEC) was a major British industrial conglomerate founded in 1886, originally known as The General Electric Apparatus Company. It became a global leader in electrical engineering, manufacturing, and consumer appliances throughout much of the 20th century. The company was broken up and its various parts sold or rebranded from the late 1980s onward, with its legacy continuing in companies like Marconi and GEC Alsthom.
Al-Qarabulli
Al-Qarabulli is a district located in western Libya, near the capital city of Tripoli. Historically, it has been a significant agricultural area and a strategic location during various conflicts in Libya’s modern history, including the 2011 civil war.
Al-Hababiya power station
The Al-Hababiya power station is a thermal power plant located in Damascus, Syria. It was originally constructed in the 1950s with Soviet assistance and has been a significant source of electricity for the capital and surrounding regions. The facility has undergone several renovations and expansions over the decades to maintain its operational capacity.
Ain Zara
Ain Zara is a town in northwestern Libya, historically known as the site of a major Ottoman-era military camp and later an Italian colonial settlement during the early 20th century. It was the location of a significant early battle in the Italo-Turkish War in 1911. Today, it exists primarily as a suburb of Tripoli.
