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— Pumping of natural gas to Syria via Jordan resumed on Wednesday as part of a Jordanian-Syrian agreement to support the Syrian electricity sector and alleviate energy shortages, according to Sufyan Al-Batayneh, Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO).
Al-Batayneh added Wednesday that 70 million cubic meters of gas are being pumped daily to Syria through Jordan.
The Syrian Ministry of Energy stated on Wednesday that the resumption of gas flow has reflected positively on the electricity situation in most Syrian governorates, with power supply reaching some areas for the first time in years. The ministry noted that this improvement, combined with balanced energy use, has contributed to the stability of the country's national grid.
For his part, Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad Al-Bashir said that signs of improvement in the electricity sector began appearing following the resumption of gas pumping and ongoing maintenance work. In a Facebook post, Al-Bashir highlighted that electrical supply saw a noticeable improvement in most governorates, reaching 24 continuous hours in some regions for the first time in years. He clarified that while the improvement has not yet reached all areas, work continues to repair faults at transformation stations and transmission lines, particularly in eastern and southern governorates.
Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh previously stated that Jordan effectively began supplying Syria with gas on January 1, 2026, with quantities ranging between 30–90 million cubic feet per day. The project utilizes Jordan’s advanced infrastructure, including the Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) at the Port of Aqaba, which receives liquefied natural gas (LNG) from global markets to be regasified and pumped through the Arab Gas Pipeline to Damascus.
Al-Kharabsheh noted that the agreement reflects Jordan’s pivotal role as a regional energy hub and its commitment to supporting Syria while enhancing Arab economic integration.
In January, Jordan and Syria signed a gas purchase and sale agreement aimed at supplying Syria with gas via Jordanian territory to support its power sector and mitigate energy shortages.