Jordan resumes daily natural gas flows to Syria via pipeline
15:53, 23/04/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 15:54, 23/04/2026, Thursday
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Jordan has restarted daily natural gas deliveries to neighboring Syria, sending approximately 2 million cubic meters through the Arab Gas Pipeline according to official statements from Amman. The renewed energy transfers, equivalent to 70 million cubic feet daily, have already enabled continuous electricity supply in some Syrian regions for the first time in years, marking significant progress in bilateral cooperation between the two Middle Eastern nations.
Sufyan al-Batayneh
, chief executive of Jordan's National Electric Power Company, confirmed that daily transfers of 70 million cubic feet are now reaching Syrian territory. The renewed shipments, totaling approximately 2 million cubic meters each day, flow through established energy corridors connecting the neighboring Arab states under the revived bilateral arrangement.Immediate improvements to Syrian grid
Syrian Energy Minister
Mohammed al-Bashir
reported tangible benefits for national electricity infrastructure following the fuel's return. Certain locations now receive uninterrupted electrical service throughout entire days, representing the first instance of round-the-clock power availability in these areas for an extended duration. This development significantly bolsters grid stability while supporting balanced consumption patterns across the country.Technical infrastructure and delivery mechanism
Energy transfers utilize sophisticated facilities at Jordan's southern port of
Aqaba
, where imported liquefied natural gas undergoes regasification at specialized floating storage units. The processed fuel then travels through the Arab Gas Pipeline
toward Syrian generation facilities. While this system currently supports improved distribution in multiple provinces, comprehensive nationwide coverage remains pending completion of repair work on eastern and southern transmission networks.Ongoing maintenance and regional context
Authorities in both Amman and Damascus acknowledged that technical servicing necessitated temporary supply adjustments during early April. Rehabilitation efforts continue focusing on substations and high-voltage lines in Syria's eastern and southern governorates. Officials anticipate that concluding these infrastructure upgrades will extend consistent power delivery to additional communities currently awaiting full grid restoration.