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Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to proceed with electricity interconnection
AMMAN — Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discussed means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting, hosted by Jordan's National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), focused on accelerating key agreements needed to begin implementation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting, including Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Azzam and NEPCO Director General Sofyan Bataineh. The Saudi delegation included senior representatives from the energy sector. According to Bataineh, discussions focused on finalising three main agreements covering implementation, operations and commercial arrangements, which are expected to be signed before the end of 2025, while the project is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2029. "This interconnection will enhance the reliability of both kingdoms' electricity grids," said Bataineh, adding that the venture would allow for the sharing of energy reserves and exchanges during peak periods, improving efficiency and stabilising the grid. He added that the project is an important step towards a broader regional electricity market and better Arab energy integration, noting that grid interconnection is 'increasingly' important in renewable energy systems, helping to reduce costs and optimise performance. Highlighting Jordan's strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for energy exchange, Azzam said: "Our ongoing work on cross-border grid projects aims to boost Jordan's position in the regional electricity market". The project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2020, which tasked NEPCO and the Saudi Electricity Company with drafting the technical and operational agreements, said Petra. The project is part of the wider Arab Electricity Interconnection Initiative, which aims to create a unified electricity market. Jordan has recently hosted one of the initiative's key coordination meetings as momentum builds towards regional energy integration, according to Petra. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to proceed with electricity interconnection
Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discuss means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector (File photo) AMMAN — Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discussed means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting, hosted by Jordan's National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), focused on accelerating key agreements needed to begin implementation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting, including Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Azzam and NEPCO Director General Sofyan Bataineh. The Saudi delegation included senior representatives from the energy sector. According to Bataineh, discussions focused on finalising three main agreements covering implementation, operations and commercial arrangements, which are expected to be signed before the end of 2025, while the project is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2029. "This interconnection will enhance the reliability of both kingdoms' electricity grids," said Bataineh, adding that the venture would allow for the sharing of energy reserves and exchanges during peak periods, improving efficiency and stabilising the grid. He added that the project is an important step towards a broader regional electricity market and better Arab energy integration, noting that grid interconnection is 'increasingly' important in renewable energy systems, helping to reduce costs and optimise performance. Highlighting Jordan's strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for energy exchange, Azzam said: "Our ongoing work on cross-border grid projects aims to boost Jordan's position in the regional electricity market". The project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2020, which tasked NEPCO and the Saudi Electricity Company with drafting the technical and operational agreements, said Petra. The project is part of the wider Arab Electricity Interconnection Initiative, which aims to create a unified electricity market. Jordan has recently hosted one of the initiative's key coordination meetings as momentum builds towards regional energy integration, according to Petra. Page 2
Jordan Times
15-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
2nd phase of Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project in final stages
Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) Sofian Bataineh says on Tuesday that work on the second phase of the Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project has nearly reached its final stages and is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025 (JT file) AMMAN — Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) Sofian Bataineh announced Tuesday that work on the second phase of the Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project has nearly reached its final stages. In a press statement, Bataineh said the phase, which aims to supply electricity to the Al-Qa'imarea in Iraq at a voltage of 400 kilovolts, is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025. Despite challenges faced during the implementation of the Jordan-Iraq interconnection project, Bataineh noted that they have been successfully overcome, and said he is expecting that the project to supply Iraq with between 150 to 200 megawatts of electricity. He emphasised the strategic importance of the project in advancing regional energy integration. Jordan's electrical grid is already synchronously connected with Egypt via a 550 MVA undersea cable operating at 400 kilovolts, and with Syria through a 400 kV single-circuit overhead transmission line. Meanwhile, Jordan continues to supply electricity to the Palestinian side through the Al Rameh substation at 33 kilovolts, providing around 80 megawatts to the Jericho and Jerusalem areas. Ar Rutbah town in Iraq is currently being supplied with about 40 megawatts via a 132 kV line from Jordan's Al Risha substation. The Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project marks a strategic step toward ensuring energy security for both countries and fostering mutual energy dependence, while also supporting economic and regional stability. Regional power integration is expected to expand further through the Jordan-Saudi Arabia electrical interconnection project, which will have a 500-megawatt capacity in its first phase. The project promises significant opportunities for cross-border electricity exchange, development of a unified Arab electricity market, and greater energy security. Both parties are finalizing the necessary agreements to proceed with signing and implementation.
Jordan News
15-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Bataineh: Phase Two of the Jordan-Iraq Power Grid Connection Nearing Completion - Jordan News
The Director General of the National Electric Power Company, Dr. Sufian Al-Bataineh, announced on Tuesday that work on Phase Two of the Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project is nearing completion. اضافة اعلان In a press statement, he expected the full implementation of this phase—which aims to supply the Al-Qa'im area in Iraq with electrical power at a 400 kV voltage level—to be completed by the end of August 2025. Bataineh noted that despite the challenges faced by the Jordan-Iraq interconnection project, they have been successfully overcome. Upon completion, the project is expected to provide Iraq with around 150 to 200 megawatts of electricity. He emphasized the importance of this project as part of broader efforts to enhance regional integration in the energy sector. Jordan's power grid is already synchronously connected with Egypt's network via a 550 MVA undersea cable at 400 kV, and also with Syria through a single-circuit overhead line at the same voltage. In the same context, Jordan continues to supply electricity to the Palestinian side through the Al-Rameh substation at 33 kV, feeding the Jericho and Jerusalem areas with around 80 megawatts. Additionally, Jordan is currently supplying the Rutba area in Iraq with about 40 megawatts at 132 kV from the Risha substation. The Jordan-Iraq electrical interconnection project is considered a strategic step toward achieving energy security for both countries and promoting mutual energy dependence, in addition to supporting economic and regional stability. Looking ahead, regional grid integration is expected to expand further with the upcoming Jordan-Saudi electrical interconnection project, which will have a capacity of 500 megawatts in its first phase. This project will open wide prospects for power exchange, support the Arab common electricity market, and enhance energy supply security. Both countries are currently finalizing the necessary agreements to proceed with signing and implementation.
Ammon
15-04-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Jordanian-Iraqi electricity interconnection to be fully operational in August
Ammon News - Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), Sufyan Bataineh, announced on Tuesday that work on the electricity interconnection project between Jordan and Iraq (phase two) has almost reached its final stages. In a press statement, Bataineh expected that entire phase, which aims to supply Al-Qa'im region in Iraq with 400 kilovolt electricity, to be completed by the end of August stated that despite the challenges facing the Jordanian-Iraqi interconnection project, they were successfully overcome. He expects the amount of energy supplied to the Iraqi side after the project's completion to reach approximately 150-200 megawatts. He also emphasized the importance of the project within efforts to enhance regional integration in the energy sector, as the Jordanian electricity system is simultaneously linked to the Egyptian electricity grid via a 550 megavolt-ampere submarine cable at 400 kilovolts, in addition to a connection to the Syrian electricity grid via a single-circuit overhead transmission line at a similar voltage. In the same context, Jordan continues to supply the Palestinian side with electricity via the Ramah substation at a voltage of 33 kilovolts to feed loads in the Jericho and Jerusalem areas, amounting to approximately 80 megawatts. The Rutba area in Iraq is currently being supplied with electricity at a voltage of 132 kilovolts from the Risha substation in Jordan, with loads estimated at approximately 40 megawatts. The regional electricity interconnection is expected to be enhanced through the Jordanian-Saudi electricity interconnection project, with a capacity of 500 megawatts for the first phase, that will provide broad prospects for inter-regional electricity exchange, strengthen the Arab common market, and achieve security of electricity supply. The two sides are completing the preparation of the project's agreements, which will be signed and implemented.
