Amman: Jordan and Syria have signed a natural gas agreement aimed at easing Syria's energy shortage and boosting its electricity sector. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh emphasized that the deal aligns with King Abdullah II's directives to support the Syrian people by providing essential resources.
According to Jordan News Agency, the agreement was signed in Damascus by NEPCO Director General Sufian Batayneh and Hisham Al-Saleh, Deputy CEO for Gas Affairs at the Syrian Petroleum Company, in the presence of the energy ministers from both countries. The deal stipulates that Jordan will supply Syria with approximately 4 million cubic meters of natural gas daily via Jordanian territory.
The gas supply began on January 1, 2026, with volumes fluctuating between 30 and 90 million cubic feet per day. Kharabsheh stated that the agreement utilizes Jordan's infrastructure, particularly the floating storage and regasification unit in Aqaba and the Arab Gas Pipeline, to supply part of Syria's gas needs. He also noted plans for a permanent FSRU as a long-term infrastructure project for Syria.
The agreement further includes discussions on future cooperation in electricity and power supply restoration following network maintenance. Technical teams from both countries are exploring additional collaborative areas, such as importing petroleum products and studying the electricity sector.
Syrian Energy Minister Muhammad al-Bashir reiterated the agreement's aim to meet Syria's energy needs through gas imports from Jordan. He explained that the gas is transported by sea, regasified in Aqaba, and delivered via the Arab Gas Pipeline. The imports have already improved Syria's electricity grid and increased generation capacity.
The Syrian minister expressed gratitude to Jordan for facilitating the gas transit, marking a significant step in strengthening and stabilizing Syria's electricity supply.