Jordan and Saudi Arabia advance electricity interconnection project

Jordan and Saudi Arabia are collaborating on a major electricity interconnection project aimedat enhancing bilateral energy ties and advancing a broader Arab power network. Officials from both countries gathered in Amman, Jordan, to review the project’s progress and finalise key agreements that would be essential for implementation. The initiative builds on a 2020 MoU, which tasked the Jordanian National Electric Power Company and Saudi Electricity Company with drafting the related technical and operational agreements of the interconnection. Further, it aligns with the Arab electricity interconnection initiative, which aims to create a shared electricity market across the Middle East and North Africa, to advance energy security, economic cooperation, and environmental sustainability across the region. The latest discussions revolved around three critical agreements covering execution, operations, and commercial terms, which both sides plan to sign before the end of 2025.