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EnergyLevant · Energy

Syria, Jordan and Lebanon advance gas pipeline integration

Energy ministers from three Levantine states met in Amman to move tripartite energy agreements from planning to implementation, focusing on the Arab Gas Pipeline and grid connections.

By Levant DeskAmman◷ 1 min 28 sFiled 04:45 GMT
Industrial close-up of gas pipeline junction with pressure gauges and valves, workers in hard hats visible in background, bright midday light. — Keywords: pipeline, infrastructure, energy

Why it mattersLebanon has faced chronic electricity shortages for years. Syria's grid collapsed during the civil war and is only now stabilising under the new government. Jordan possesses LNG import infrastructure that can supply both neighbours, creating the foundation for regional energy interdependence.

Between the linesThe talks build on a January 2026 agreement between Syria and Jordan for natural gas sales through Jordanian territory. Syrian Energy Minister Muhammad al-Bashir said efforts to rehabilitate the Arab Gas Pipeline have contributed to stabilising Syria's electricity grid and improving service delivery.

  • January agreement: Syria and Jordan signed a gas sale and purchase deal on an unspecified date in January 2026.
  • Future connections: Plans for expanded grid links with Turkey or Cyprus remain a stated priority for all three states.
  • Gulf investment: Gulf states are investing in transport, digital and energy corridors through Syria and Jordan to the Mediterranean.
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