Lebanon’s Ministry of Energy and Water, together with the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting private sector companies to participate in the development of new electricity generation projects. Issued under Law No. 462/2002, the initiative is part of the country’s efforts to improve electricity supply and reduce long-standing power shortages.
Lebanon’s electricity sector has faced significant challenges for many years, including aging power plants, heavy dependence on imported liquid fuels, and widespread use of private diesel generators to meet daily electricity needs. While rooftop solar installations have expanded rapidly across residential and commercial sectors, the government is now seeking larger, grid-connected power projects to strengthen the national electricity system.
The EOI is open to private investors, independent power producers (IPPs), contractors, and consortia. It covers two categories of projects. The first category focuses on the development of up to five grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) farms with a combined installed capacity of 350 MWp. These projects will also include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a total storage capacity of 1,000 MWh to improve grid stability and ensure reliable electricity supply.
The second category includes the development of distributed dual-fired thermal power plants with net generation capacities ranging from 20 MW to 100 MW. These plants must primarily operate on natural gas while using Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as a backup fuel. Developers may use technologies such as gas turbines or reciprocating engines for these facilities.
The projects will be implemented under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, under which selected developers will be responsible for financing, land acquisition or leasing, engineering, procurement, construction, grid connection, obtaining permits, and long-term operation and maintenance. Developers will also be required to build or upgrade local feeder lines, substations, and control systems. In addition, they must provide real-time operational data, electricity production forecasts, and plant availability information to both the ERA and Electricité du Liban’s national control center.
Interested applicants must demonstrate relevant technical experience, strong financial capability, detailed project information, and compliance with environmental requirements. Completed application forms and supporting documents must be submitted to ERA.Lebanon@gmail.com by August 31, 2026. The authorities clarified that this EOI is intended for market assessment and regulatory planning purposes only and does not represent a contract award or a request for financial bids.
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