Steps Taken to Procure New 40 MVA Transformer for Boulos Arqash Power Plant

The Lebanese Electricity Establishment (EDL) announced in a statement that a 20 MVA transformer has been put into service at the Boulos Arqash power plant.

The statement clarified, "After completing the transfer of a 66/15 kV - 20 MVA transformer from Jb Jenine station to the Boulos Arqash power plant, and after completing the installation process and conducting necessary tests, the aforementioned transformer was put into service. Electrical supply in the Jezzine area and its surroundings returned to its previous status starting from 11/11/2026. In this context, EDL Director General Engineer Kamal Al-Hayek and Aichaieh Municipality President Mr. Marcel Aoun, in coordination with National Litani River Authority Director General Dr. Sami Alawieh, conducted an inspection tour of the Boulos Arqash power plant to review the status of electrical facilities in the plant and station after putting this transformer into service."

EDL thanked "the President of the Republic for his follow-up on this matter in detail, which contributed to overcoming obstacles and accomplishing the transfer operation." It also specifically thanked the security forces, particularly the Lebanese Army, for accompanying technical teams and providing necessary protection during the mission's execution.

The statement concluded: "Finally, it should be noted that, under the directives of His Excellency the President of the Republic, EDL is currently taking appropriate measures to procure a new 40 MVA transformer for the main substation at the Boulos Arqash power plant to meet excess load demands in the Jezzine area and its surroundings."