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Jordan to Inaugurate First Independent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station Using Risha Gas - Jordan News
Jordan to Inaugurate First Independent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station Using Risha Gas The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources will inaugurate Jordan's first independent Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling station next Wednesday. The station is operated by "Watani", a newly formed company created through a partnership between Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (Jopetrol) and Jordan Liquefied Gas Company. اضافة اعلان This specialized CNG station, dedicated to fueling buses, trucks, and vehicles, will use locally produced gas from the Risha field, making it the first of its kind in the Kingdom. It marks a significant step toward integrating domestically produced natural gas into the local energy market and reducing dependence on imported fuels. Expanding the Role of Natural Gas in Jordan The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is actively working to expand the use of natural gas and develop an attractive local market for investment, in alignment with Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision and its efforts to diversify energy sources. Current national efforts focus on increasing production from the Risha gas field to benefit local communities and enhance the country's energy security. Private Sector Milestones and Strategic Legislation Jordan Liquefied Gas Company has become the first private entity to establish a station dedicated to processing Risha gas, in cooperation with the National Petroleum Company, with the goal of supplying gas to various economic sectors across the Kingdom. Last week, the Council of Ministers approved the 2025 Gas Law, which will be referred to the House of Representatives for constitutional processing. The new law aims to create a modern legislative framework to regulate the gas sector and hydrogen derivatives, strengthen the country's energy infrastructure, and promote cleaner energy alternatives. The proposed law covers a variety of gas types, including: Natural gas Biogas Biomethane Hydrogen
This reflects Jordan's legislative flexibility in embracing the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy.
