Yemen’s internationally recognized Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak on Wednesday directed immediate measures to address the worsening electricity crisis in Aden, the interim capital, and called for accountability for those responsible for prolonged blackouts.

During a high-level meeting at the President’s Power Plant in Al-Buraiqeh district, following a field visit, Bin Mubarak approved emergency steps to increase fuel supplies to power plants, boost shipment volumes, conduct critical maintenance, and implement recent energy agreements. He emphasized the need for unified efforts to alleviate residents' suffering, urging an end to political finger-pointing in favor of practical, immediate solutions.
 
 
Acknowledging public frustration over outages resulting from years of neglect, Bin Mubarak vowed to pursue strategic reforms for sustainable electricity provision, rather than temporary fixes.
The Prime Minister also disclosed that his government is in contact with the Saudi-led coalition for urgent fuel assistance, praising their ongoing support and understanding of the humanitarian impact.
Over the past week, angry protests erupted in Aden’s Crater and Khormaksar districts due to blackouts exceeding 20 hours daily, with demonstrators criticizing both the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council for energy crisis mismanagement.

On Sunday, Aden’s General Electricity Corporation announced the resumption of operations at the “PetroMasila” power station after a limited crude oil shipment from Marib’s Safer facility. However, the 900-barrel supply is only half the station’s daily need, and officials warned of reliance on consistent shipments from Hadramawt for sustainable operation.
The PetroMasila plant, with a 264-megawatt capacity, is currently generating only 65 megawatts, worsening outages amid rising temperatures and demand. Despite repeated government promises, no formal emergency plan has been announced, raising concerns of further deterioration in Aden’s power situation.