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Add TN as a preferred source on GoogleThe Tunisian Order of Engineers has prepared an “Energy Roadmap for Tunisia” aimed at contributing to the country’s energy security and preventing a recurrence of the difficulties experienced during the summer of 2026, according to the Order’s President, Mohsen Gharsalli.
In a post published on the Order’s Facebook page, Gharsalli said the roadmap was developed in response to the situation experienced by Tunisia during the summer of 2026, which he described as a warning signal requiring action.
He explained that the Order chose not to limit its role to diagnosing the situation or issuing statements, but instead brought together engineering professionals and experts to develop practical proposals for the energy sector.
Focus on actual electricity capacity
According to Gharsalli, the challenge is not limited to the size of Tunisia’s installed electricity generation capacity, but primarily concerns the system’s actual ability to meet demand during peak consumption periods, particularly when temperatures rise sharply.
He stressed that addressing the situation requires an integrated approach covering electricity generation, gas supplies, maintenance, power grids, renewable energy, energy storage, financing, governance and demand management.
Practical measures to secure peak demand
The roadmap proposes several practical measures, including restoring available capacity through maintenance operations, securing electricity requirements during peak periods and accelerating self-generation of electricity from solar energy.
It also includes measures aimed at managing demand, protecting critical infrastructure, developing electricity networks and strengthening energy-storage systems.
Preparing for summer 2027
Mohsen Gharsalli stressed that preparations for summer 2027 must begin now, given the limited time available to take decisions and carry out the necessary maintenance and investment operations.
He stressed the need to prevent a repetition of the difficulties experienced during the summer of 2026.
Gharsalli also clarified that the Order of Engineers does not seek to replace the State, the government or the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG), but rather to place its engineering expertise and skills at the disposal of the State to help address the challenges facing the energy sector.
From studies to implementation
The roadmap is intended to help move from the study phase to implementation, ensuring that its proposals are translated into decisions, programmes and projects that can be implemented and monitored.
Gharsalli said the importance of the document would ultimately depend on the extent to which its proposals are translated into concrete measures on the ground.
He also praised the efforts of the engineers and experts who contributed to preparing the roadmap, stressing that the role of engineers goes beyond diagnosing problems to proposing solutions and contributing to their implementation.
The Tunisian Order of Engineers expressed its readiness to continue discussions on the roadmap, further develop its proposals and contribute to monitoring and implementation.
Gharsalli concluded that energy security is no longer merely a technical issue, but is also linked to economic sovereignty, social stability and the rights of future generations.
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