Enhancing Power Plants Performance through Strategic Asset Lifecycle Management: A Case Study of the West Tripoli Power Plant

Abstract

This study proposes a Strategic Lifecycle Management Approach (LCMA) to improve power generation asset performance, using Libya's West Tripoli Power Plant (WTPP) as a case study. The retroductive analysis, based on internal documents and interviews, found that the absence of a formal LCMA led to operational deficiencies like frequent outages, high costs, and customer dissatisfaction. These were caused by a lack of integrated maintenance planning and poor departmental coordination. The study concludes that implementing a standardized LCMA, aligned with international frameworks, is essential for optimizing performance. Key recommendations include establishing preventive maintenance protocols, integrating KPIs for monitoring, and adopting smart technologies for data-driven decision-making to enhance energy supply stability.