Workshop
September 28, 2026
Jordan Strategy Forum and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Jordan’s Economy in its Regional Context: Electrical Interconnection with Syria and Iraq
Date & Time:
September 28, 2026
Location:
Amman, Jordan
Organizers:
Jordan Strategy Forum and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Participant:
Mohammad Ahmad, Economist and Energy Specialist at Karam Shaar Advisory, participated as an invited expert in the workshop.
Key Discussion Topics:
- The existence of an interconnection line does not necessarily mean the existence of actual electricity trade.
- The success of the interconnection depends on the final price of electricity, grid readiness, ability to pay, and operational contracts.
- Electrical interconnection must support Syria’s industrial recovery by providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.
- Syria’s future integration requires viewing northern routes with Turkey and southern routes with Jordan as complementary rather than competing paths.