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Jordan News
15-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission: Landmark Achievements Reflect the Economic Modernization Vision
Engineer Ziyad Al-Saaida, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), affirmed that the Commission continued in 2024 to fulfill its regulatory and oversight role over one of the Kingdom's most vital and strategic sectors. This has been guided by the Royal Directives and aligned with the priorities of the Economic Modernization Vision, all while fostering an investment-friendly regulatory environment that balances consumer protection and competitiveness. اضافة اعلان Al-Saaida highlighted that, in line with its commitment to enhancing energy supply security and diversifying local sources, the Commission facilitated the licensing of several strategic projects throughout the year. Most notably, it licensed the first natural gas compression station for locally produced gas from the Risha Field — a strategic step that boosts reliance on local production and supports the competitiveness of the industrial sector as part of a national drive toward efficient, safe, and sustainable energy sources. In the electric transport sector, Al-Saaida stated that the Commission licensed approximately 200 electric vehicle charging stations across the Kingdom. Additionally, over 80% of traditional electricity meters were replaced with smart meters in all sectors — a transformative step in the digitalization of the sector. This move improved consumption efficiency, enhanced billing mechanisms, and reduced electricity losses, aligning with the shift toward a smart, sustainable power grid. Regarding the natural resources sector, Al-Saaida noted that the Commission issued more than 4,900 import and export licenses for mineral raw materials in the past year. It also conducted over 2,900 field inspection tours aimed at protecting national resources from illegal exploitation of quarries and mines and enforcing strict quality control systems over extraction and trade operations. In the field of radiation and nuclear safety, the Commission achieved a regional milestone by linking its fixed radiation monitoring stations to the International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRMIS) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This made Jordan one of the first Arab countries to establish this connection, enhancing national preparedness for radiological emergencies and elevating international coordination standards in this critical area. In conclusion, Al-Saaida emphasized that the accomplishments of 2024 marked a qualitative leap in service delivery to licensees, investors, and citizens. These achievements also reinforced standards of transparency and governance, culminating in the Commission receiving the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency in the Infrastructure and Energy category — a prestigious national honor that reflects the efficiency of EMRC's workforce and the excellence of its institutional framework. He reaffirmed the Commission's ongoing commitment to institutional effectiveness, balanced regulation, and investment promotion — all in pursuit of a safe, sustainable, and highly efficient energy and minerals sector that serves the public interest.
Jordan News
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
EMRC Concludes Participation in International ConvEx-3 Exercise to Strengthen National Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies
The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) has concluded its effective participation in the international ConvEx-3 exercise, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over 24–25 June 2025. The large-scale drill brought together IAEA Member States -more than 75 countries and 10 international organizations- to simulate a hypothetical nuclear incident at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania. اضافة اعلان Eng. Ziad Al-Saaydeh, Chairman of the EMRC Board of Commissioners, stated that the exercise marks a significant milestone in enhancing Jordan's national capabilities and strengthening its framework for preparedness in nuclear and radiological emergencies. He affirmed the Kingdom's continued commitment to the implementation of international nuclear safety conventions, emphasizing that EMRC is working through integrated plans covering regulatory, technical, and communication aspects to ensure the highest levels of protection for individuals, property, and the environment in accordance with global best practices. ConvEx-3 is the highest-level emergency preparedness exercise conducted by the IAEA. It aims to assess the effectiveness of both national and international responses to complex nuclear and radiological scenarios, evaluate coordination efficiency and information exchange between states, and identify opportunities to improve national emergency plans. What made this edition unique was the integration of simulated cyber threats, cross-border coordination on protective measures, and a secure social media simulation platform to test real-time public communication strategies. EMRC's engagement in the exercise included activating Jordan's officially designated National Warning Point and coordinating real-time information exchange via the IAEA's Unified System for Information Exchange in Incidents and Emergencies (USIE). The Commission also issued transparent and professional public updates regarding Jordan's radiological safety status and monitored developments through its direct link with the IAEA's International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRMIS). At the conclusion of the exercise, Chairman Al-Saaydeh stressed the importance of such international simulations in testing the responsiveness and resilience of Jordan's emergency systems under realistic and complex conditions. He reiterated that EMRC, in close cooperation with the IAEA, remains dedicated to further enhancing its regulatory and technical capabilities—reinforcing Jordan's position as a responsible and proactive member of the global nuclear and radiological safety and security framework.
Dubai Eye
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Radiation levels in Gulf remain normal, says UN nuclear watchdog
Radiation levels in the Gulf region remain normal after the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict severely damaged several nuclear facilities in Iran, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. Grossi noted that any significant radioactive release would have been detected by the 48-nation International Radiation Monitoring System (IRMIS). He added that "Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor represented our main concern as any strike affecting those facilities – including their off-site power lines – could have caused a radiological accident with potential consequences in Iran as well as beyond its borders". "It did not happen, and the worst nuclear safety scenario was thereby avoided." Grossi reiterated that nuclear facilities should never be attacked, and emphasised the need for IAEA inspectors to continue their verification activities in Iran. He added that information from Iran's Nuclear Regulatory Authority show there is no increased off-site radiation levels in the nuclear sites.
Sharjah 24
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Radiation levels in Gulf region remain normal: IAEA
Citing regional data reported regularly to the IAEA through the International Radiation Monitoring System (IRMIS), Director General Grossi noted that this 48-nation network would have detected an important radioactive release from any damaged nuclear power reactor. 'From a nuclear safety perspective, Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor represented our main concern as any strike affecting those facilities – including their off-site power lines – could have caused a radiological accident with potential consequences in Iran as well as beyond its borders in the case of the Bushehr plant. It did not happen, and the worst nuclear safety scenario was thereby avoided,' Director General Grossi said. Stressing again that nuclear facilities should never be attacked, he reiterated the IAEA's current assessment – based on information received from Iran's Nuclear Regulatory Authority – that this month's Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites would have caused localised radioactive releases inside the impacted facilities and localised toxic effects, but there has been no report of increased off-site radiation levels. The Director General also emphasised the need for IAEA inspectors to continue their verification activities in Iran, as required under its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA) with the Agency.
Arab Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
No Radiation Leak Detected In Gulf After Ceasefire, IAEA Confirms
DUBAI, June 28 (AP): The United Nations' nuclear watchdog has confirmed that radiation levels across the Gulf region remain within normal limits following the recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. In a statement released Thursday, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), acknowledged that the airstrikes exchanged between the two nations caused significant damage to several of Iran's nuclear facilities. Key Iranian nuclear sites, including Bushehr and Fordow, were among those targeted during coordinated Israeli and U.S. military operations. The conflict came to an unexpected end with a ceasefire announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump early Tuesday. Grossi emphasized that any major radioactive release would have been detected by the IAEA's global radiation monitoring system. 'A 48-nation network monitors radiation levels and would have registered any significant emissions from compromised nuclear reactors,' he noted, referring to the International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRMIS), which regularly receives regional data. 'Our primary concern from a nuclear safety standpoint was the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor,' Grossi explained. 'A direct strike on these facilities or their external power supply could have triggered a radiological accident with potentially serious consequences for Iran and neighboring countries—particularly in the case of Bushehr.' Fortunately, he added, no such incident occurred. 'The worst-case nuclear safety scenario was avoided.' Grossi reiterated the IAEA's long-standing position that nuclear facilities must never be targeted during armed conflict and stressed the importance of allowing inspectors continued access to verify Iran's nuclear activities. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that a bill suspending cooperation with the IAEA has now become legally binding, following its approval by Iranian lawmakers and the country's top vetting authority.
