Jordan confirms electricity supply project to Lebanon remains on the table

Sunday 03 August 2025 - 08:45

Amid ongoing energy challenges in Lebanon, Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to a regional electricity supply project originally proposed in 2021. The plan, which involves transmitting Jordanian electricity to Lebanon via Syria, had long been stalled due to U.S. sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act. However, the recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and subsequent easing of sanctions have revived the project as a realistic option.

In a public statement relayed through local media on August 2, Jordanian Minister of Communication and government spokesperson Mohammad Momani highlighted Jordan’s solidarity with Lebanon in times of crisis. He emphasized that royal directives exist to enhance economic cooperation, particularly in electric power interconnection between the two countries.

Momani also praised the strong historic ties between the Jordanian and Lebanese peoples, underlining a shared regional interest in stability and mutual development.

The project had been initially backed by the United States during the summer of 2021 and included a parallel track involving Egyptian gas exports to Lebanon through the Arab Gas Pipeline. Both initiatives were designed to address Lebanon’s chronic electricity shortages but had been frozen due to geopolitical and legal hurdles.

With international sanctions now lifted following Syria’s political transformation, Jordan appears ready to reengage. The revived plan would not only benefit Lebanon’s energy sector, but also enhance regional integration and cooperation.