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REPORT: Minister Abi Khalil says Syrian refugees deprive Lebanese people from 5 hours of electricity per day

Bassam Abou Zeid

Author: Bassam Abou Zeid

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31-03-2017 | 05:20

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REPORT: Minister Abi Khalil says Syrian refugees deprive Lebanese people from 5 hours of electricity per day

Minister of Energy Cesar Abi Khalil said on Friday that the Syrian refugees consume about 490 Megawatt, depriving the Lebanese people from 5 hours of electricity per day.

Abi Khalil’s comments were made during a press conference whereby he noted that the refugees cost the Lebanese state 330 million US dollars.

On another note, the minister said that the new electricity plan is formed of 5 parts, adding that the first setp is to provide 7 additional hours of electricity through floating plants.

He also noted that the Deir Ammar plant is still facing a problem, adding that work is ongoing to solve it.

Minister Abi Khalil added that work is also ongoing to solve the problems of electricity bills collection.

To watch the full report, please click on the video above.

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