Enemalta Expands Electricity Network With New Naxxar Distribution Centre
Energy Minister, Miriam Dalli, together with Enemalta Executive Chairman Ing. Ryan Fava, visited the ongoing works on a new electricity distribution centre in Naxxar – a key investment aimed at strengthening Malta’s energy infrastructure.
“This project will strengthen the electricity distribution system and ultimately the supply of electricity that reaches people in Naxxar and neighbouring localities,” Dalli said. “It is another step towards building a resilient electricity system that meets today’s needs while preparing for future challenges.”
The project forms part of Enemalta’s wider strategy to modernise and expand the national electricity network, ensuring it can keep up with increasing demand across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Once completed, the Naxxar distribution centre will serve up to 12,000 consumers, with a capacity similar to the new centre currently under construction in Siġġiewi.
Minister Dalli highlighted the importance of this investment in guaranteeing a stable and sustainable electricity supply. She noted that upgrading Malta’s energy infrastructure involves far more than laying new cables, stressing the significance of new distribution centres and upgrades to existing ones.
Fava explained that the €15 million Naxxar investment, financed through the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), will enhance electricity distribution for Naxxar, Għargħur, and nearby areas.
“This centre is a clear example of how Enemalta is working with a vision for a future system that is more efficient, flexible, and ready to meet the needs of future generations,” Fava said.
Beyond Naxxar and Siġġiewi, Enemalta is undertaking several major projects across Malta to reinforce its medium-voltage system. These include the expansion of the Msida Distribution Centre—where capacity will be doubled—and upgrades at the St Andrew’s Distribution Centre to strengthen supply in surrounding regions.
These developments are part of a long-term national strategy to build an electricity infrastructure that is robust, adaptable, and prepared to address challenges such as climate change, transport electrification, and continued economic growth.
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