Egypt, Lebanon Ink MoU to Supply Gas to Deir Amar Power Plant

Egypt and Lebanon on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply natural gas to Lebanon’s Deir Amar power plant, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s struggling electricity sector.

The agreement was signed at the Lebanese Prime Minister’s headquarters in Beirut by Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Lebanon’s Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Al-Saddi, in the presence of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Egypt’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, along with senior officials from Egypt’s Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and the Lebanese Ministry of Energy, attended the signing ceremony.

Badawi said the agreement reflects the strong ties between Egypt and Lebanon and builds on the outcomes of recent high-level discussions between the two sides, including Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s visit to Beirut.

He highlighted Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub, citing its advanced infrastructure for natural gas production, liquefaction, transportation and re-export, which enables Cairo to support regional energy cooperation.

Under the MoU, Egypt will supply natural gas designated for the Deir Amar power station, one of Lebanon’s main electricity generation facilities, as part of broader efforts to enhance energy security and stabilize power supply in the country.

Lebanese officials welcomed the agreement, describing it as a step toward strengthening Arab cooperation and addressing Lebanon’s long-standing electricity shortages.