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.
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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.
