Jordan’s electricity system came under increasing strain in 2025, latest data from state utility Nepco and the Ministry of Energy show. Grid supply rose just 3% to a record 23.41TWh, but peak demand surged by 17.1% to a record 4.80GW, overtaking the 2023 high of 4.24GW.
Those figures show the growing pressure on a power system that still relies heavily on imported fuel. The IMF expects Nepco’s operating losses in 2026 to rise from JD351mn ($495mn) in 2025 to JD573mn ($808mn), or 1.2% of GDP, as renewed regional disruption pushes up generation costs. (CONTINUED - 787 WORDS)
