Iran has announced that it will soon connect its national electricity grid with
#Qatar as part of broader efforts to expand regional energy cooperation in the Gulf, according to Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi.
"The connection of Iranian power grids with Qatar will begin in the near future," Aliabadi was quoted by Tasnim news agency.
He added that
#Iran is also examining potential cooperation with other regional countries in the electricity sector, indicating a wider push toward energy connectivity beyond bilateral arrangements.
The planned grid connection follows a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2022 between Iran and Qatar, which laid the groundwork for joint cooperation in electricity exchange.
Under the agreement, both sides committed to facilitating the transfer of up to 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, according to reports cited by Tasnim.
The deal positioned Qatar as the first
#Gulf state expected to establish a direct electricity connection with Iran, marking a significant development in regional energy infrastructure planning.
Last year, Aliabadi spoke about consultations being underway with Qatar, the
#UAE, and
#Oman with the goal of developing cross-border energy cooperation.