Qatar has proposed the construction of two 825-megawatt combined-cycle power plants in Lebanon, with the project slated for completion within three years. QatarEnergy plans to supply gas to these facilities through a floating storage and regasification unit at a rate of 3.5 million cubic meters per day. An additional 4.5 million cubic meters per day would be delivered via the Arab Gas Pipeline through Syria. Regarding the broader supply context, QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi stated that Qatar was producing a "very minute" volume of LNG. These infrastructure developments aim to address power generation requirements in Lebanon, integrating multiple delivery routes to ensure consistent fuel availability for the proposed plants.
Renewable Energy and Import Plans
The proposed energy program incorporates a significant expansion of renewable generation capacity alongside new import arrangements. Plans feature the installation of 800 megawatts of solar power and 440 megawatts of wind energy to diversify the national supply mix. Integration of these intermittent sources will be supported by the addition of battery storage systems to maintain grid stability. Beyond domestic production, the framework establishes a provision for 300 megawatts of power imports sourced directly from Syria. These components aim to supplement the electricity generated by the proposed combined-cycle plants, creating a multi-layered infrastructure network designed to meet the requirements of Electricite du Liban. The energy strategy focuses on balancing these renewable inputs with conventional fuel deliveries to enhance overall grid reliability across Lebanon.
Regional Context and Economic Outlook
Lebanon’s economy is expected to shrink by 6% to 7% in 2026. This contraction occurs as the country faces significant challenges in securing energy stability.
In November 2025, a consortium led by Qatar’s UCC Holding signed concessions in Syria for 5,000 MW of power generation. These concessions represent a substantial investment in regional energy infrastructure, aimed at increasing capacity across the neighboring electricity network.
Energy security for Qatar itself has faced recent disruption. An Iranian missile strike on Ras Laffan on 18 March 2026 knocked out two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains. This facility serves as a critical component in the production and export of liquefied natural gas.
Global distribution from the region has also been impacted by ongoing hostilities. LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain more than 75% below pre-war levels. These logistics constraints continue to affect supply chains originating from the Gulf.
