Syria and Jordan Sign Agreement for Gas Supply to Enhance Electricity Stability

The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed an agreement today, Monday, with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to import natural gas, in a move aimed at improving the electricity situation and supporting the operation of power generation stations within Syria.

Official signing in Damascus

The agreement was signed in the capital, Damascus, in the presence of Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad Bashir and his Jordanian counterpart Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, according to what was reported by the Syrian News Channel, as part of enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.

4 million cubic meters daily

Jordanian Minister Saleh Al-Kharabsheh stated that the agreement stipulates that Jordan will supply Syria with about four million cubic meters of natural gas daily, equivalent to approximately 140 million cubic feet, explaining that these quantities will directly contribute to improving the stability of the electricity system and supporting the operation of Syrian power generation stations.

Supply to start from early January

Al-Kharabsheh indicated that Jordan has already started supplying Syria with gas as of January 1st of this year, with quantities ranging between 30 and 90 million cubic feet daily, as part of urgent support for the Syrian energy sector and contributing to reducing power outage hours.

Enhancing regional integration

The Jordanian minister confirmed that the agreement reflects his country's commitment to its role as a regional energy hub and embodies the Kingdom's approach to support Syria and enhance Arab economic integration, noting that the project comes as part of ongoing Jordanian efforts to develop bilateral cooperation and meet part of Syria's natural gas needs.

Expected improvement in electricity supply

According to the Jordanian side, the implementation of the agreement is expected to result in a tangible improvement in the electricity supply situation in Syria, according to approved operational plans, contributing to raising the efficiency of the energy system in the upcoming phase.