Qatar plans to build two power plants in Lebanon over the next three years and establish a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement as part of a proposal to revive the country’s struggling electricity sector, Reuters reported, citing a document dated October 2026.

The proposal includes two combined-cycle gas-fired power plants, each with a capacity of 825 megawatts (MW), at Deir Ammar in northern Lebanon and Zahrani in the south, according to the document reviewed by Reuters.

QatarEnergy would also sign a 20-year LNG supply agreement with Lebanon, supported by a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with a capacity of 3.5 million cubic meters per day (mmcm/d) and the Arab Gas Pipeline through Syria, with a capacity of 4.5 mmcm/d.

The plan also includes 800 MW of solar power, 440 MW of wind power, battery storage, and electricity imports from Syria, initially targeting 300 MW through two separate routes.

The proposed program aims to attract private and project financing without requiring upfront capital expenditure from Lebanon’s public budget, while payment obligations and guarantees remain subject to negotiations, Reuters reported.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani visited Lebanon last week and pledged support for revitalizing its electricity sector.

Lebanon’s power sector has long been affected by financial constraints and political disputes. The state electricity company provides only a few hours of power daily, forcing households and businesses to rely on costly private diesel generators.