The Tunisian Engineers' Order (OIT) has developed a comprehensive energy roadmap aimed at bolstering the country's energy security and preventing a recurrence of the widespread power cuts experienced last summer. According to Mohsen Gharssi, President of the OIT, the plan was prompted by the energy crisis of summer 2026, which served as a wake-up call for the nation. The roadmap focuses on concrete solutions to address the challenges facing the energy sector.
The OIT's plan involves several strategic axes, including the restoration of existing power generation capacities through maintenance operations, securing periods of peak consumption, and accelerating photovoltaic self-consumption. It also emphasizes demand management, protection of vital infrastructure, and modernization of networks and storage systems. Gharssi stressed the urgency of preparing for summer 2027, given the limited timeframe for implementing investments and maintenance works.
The OIT's initiative aims to transition from a conceptual phase to operational implementation, with the roadmap's value being measured by its effectiveness on the ground. The engineers' organization has mobilized a panel of experts and technical professionals to design the solutions outlined in the plan. Gharssi acknowledged the contributions of the engineers and experts involved in the project, highlighting their commitment to finding solutions to the energy challenges facing Tunisia.
The OIT's roadmap is not intended to replace the role of the state, government, or the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG), but rather to provide expertise and support to overcome the sector's challenges. Gharssi reiterated the engineers' willingness to put their expertise at the service of the authorities to address the energy crisis. The OIT's plan is a proactive measure to prevent future power cuts and ensure a stable energy supply.
The energy crisis of summer 2026 highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges facing Tunisia's energy sector. The OIT's roadmap is a response to this need, focusing on short-term solutions to prevent future power cuts and long-term strategies to ensure energy security. The plan's implementation will require collaboration between the OIT, the government, and other stakeholders.
The OIT's initiative emphasizes the importance of energy independence as a key component of Tunisia's economic sovereignty, social stability, and preservation of the rights of future generations. The engineers' organization has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening dialogue around the strategy and actively participating in its follow-up. The roadmap's success will depend on its effective implementation and the collaboration of all stakeholders.
The OIT's President, Mohsen Gharssi, has called for urgent action to prevent future power cuts, emphasizing that there will be no tolerance for new disruptions. The engineers' organization is committed to supporting the authorities in addressing the energy challenges facing Tunisia and ensuring a stable energy supply for the future.
Key points
- Tunisian engineers devise a comprehensive energy roadmap to prevent future power cuts
- The plan focuses on concrete solutions, including restoration of existing power generation capacities and acceleration of photovoltaic self-consumption
- The OIT's initiative aims to ensure energy independence as a key component of Tunisia's economic sovereignty and social stability
