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Technicians at work on an electrical pylon overloaded with cables in Mansourieh, on Oct. 6, 2026. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Qatar plans to build two power plants in Lebanon over the next three years and sign a 20-year liquefied natural gas supply agreement as part of a project aimed at reviving Lebanon’s long-troubled electricity sector.Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Lebanon last week and publicly pledged to help revive the country’s power sector. Few details were shared with journalists at the time.According to sources familiar with the matter contacted by L’Orient-Le Jour, Energy Minister Joe Saddi has held several discussions with his Qatari counterparts since taking office in February 2025. These sources also confirmed details of the plan prepared by Lebanon and Qatar. Neither the Lebanese minister nor Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has commented so far. The plan, reviewed by the Reuters news agency, is dated... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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