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Jordan News
4 days ago
- Business
- Jordan News
Minister of Energy: Al-Samra Power Generation Company Contributes About 30% of Jordan's Electricity Needs
On Thursday, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, sponsored the Independence Day celebration organized by Al-Samra Power Generation Company in the Hashmiya area of Zarqa Governorate. The event was attended by the Director General of the National Electric Power Company, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, and several officials and dignitaries from Zarqa city. اضافة اعلان Al-Kharabsheh stated that Al-Samra Power Generation Company contributes about 30% of the Kingdom's electricity needs, making it one of the largest and most important energy companies in Jordan. He reviewed the achievements in the energy sector, noting that Al-Samra station began commercial production in 2005 with the first gas turbine having a capacity of 100 megawatts. The station's current nominal capacity has reached 1,241 megawatts, with a total capacity expected to reach 1,834 megawatts by 2025. He explained that the station is managed with high efficiency by national staff, with a large portion coming from Zarqa Governorate, which enhances the company's role in supporting local communities and creating job opportunities. Al-Kharabsheh emphasized that the economic modernization vision serves as a roadmap for Jordan, viewing the energy sector as a key driver for other sectors and a main pillar of the national economy. He stressed the importance of confronting current challenges, turning them into opportunities, and aiming to achieve many future ambitions. He also noted that the government is working to fully secure the Kingdom's natural gas needs from the Risha field within the next five years, thanks to the efforts of the National Petroleum Company's teams. For his part, the Director General of Al-Samra Power Generation Company, Engineer Sami Al-Zwaitin, praised the company's achievements since its establishment in 2005 until 2025, during which electricity production increased about twelvefold. Al-Zwaitin added that the company operates with Jordanian hands, pointing out that it contributes to generating more than 30% of the country's electricity production, and that Jordan has witnessed significant development in the energy sector, especially electricity.
Jordan News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Minister of Energy Follows Up on Reconstruction of Ma'an–Qatra...
اضافة اعلان Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, accompanied by Dr. Sufian Al-Bataineh, Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), and Engineer Ziad Al-Saaydeh, Chairman of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, visited the Ma'an–Qatraneh 400 kV transmission line site on Wednesday to inspect reconstruction efforts after several towers collapsed during a February to NEPCO's official statement, the minister received a briefing on:Progress made on the project so far,Completion rates, andMaintenance actions undertaken in southern Kharabsheh stressed the urgency of completing the project, highlighting the line's strategic importance for ensuring the stability of Jordan's national Al-Bataineh noted that NEPCO responded immediately after the incident, initiating:An emergency action plan to rebuild the towers,Requests for bids from pre-approved companies, andOperational adjustments and reinforcement of other towers on the also said the project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, with full re-electrification of the 400 kV additionally reaffirmed the importance of the Green Corridor Project, energized in 2021, which has played a vital role in strengthening grid stability and was a success in NEPCO's strategic Ma'an–Qatraneh 400 kV transmission line sustained tower collapses in February due to severe weather conditions. Fortunately, no power outages were reported at the time.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to proceed with electricity interconnection
AMMAN — Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discussed means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting, hosted by Jordan's National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), focused on accelerating key agreements needed to begin implementation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting, including Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Azzam and NEPCO Director General Sofyan Bataineh. The Saudi delegation included senior representatives from the energy sector. According to Bataineh, discussions focused on finalising three main agreements covering implementation, operations and commercial arrangements, which are expected to be signed before the end of 2025, while the project is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2029. "This interconnection will enhance the reliability of both kingdoms' electricity grids," said Bataineh, adding that the venture would allow for the sharing of energy reserves and exchanges during peak periods, improving efficiency and stabilising the grid. He added that the project is an important step towards a broader regional electricity market and better Arab energy integration, noting that grid interconnection is 'increasingly' important in renewable energy systems, helping to reduce costs and optimise performance. Highlighting Jordan's strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for energy exchange, Azzam said: "Our ongoing work on cross-border grid projects aims to boost Jordan's position in the regional electricity market". The project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2020, which tasked NEPCO and the Saudi Electricity Company with drafting the technical and operational agreements, said Petra. The project is part of the wider Arab Electricity Interconnection Initiative, which aims to create a unified electricity market. Jordan has recently hosted one of the initiative's key coordination meetings as momentum builds towards regional energy integration, according to Petra. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to proceed with electricity interconnection
Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discuss means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector (File photo) AMMAN — Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday discussed means to proceed with the electricity interconnection project, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting, hosted by Jordan's National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), focused on accelerating key agreements needed to begin implementation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting, including Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Azzam and NEPCO Director General Sofyan Bataineh. The Saudi delegation included senior representatives from the energy sector. According to Bataineh, discussions focused on finalising three main agreements covering implementation, operations and commercial arrangements, which are expected to be signed before the end of 2025, while the project is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2029. "This interconnection will enhance the reliability of both kingdoms' electricity grids," said Bataineh, adding that the venture would allow for the sharing of energy reserves and exchanges during peak periods, improving efficiency and stabilising the grid. He added that the project is an important step towards a broader regional electricity market and better Arab energy integration, noting that grid interconnection is 'increasingly' important in renewable energy systems, helping to reduce costs and optimise performance. Highlighting Jordan's strategic goal of becoming a regional hub for energy exchange, Azzam said: "Our ongoing work on cross-border grid projects aims to boost Jordan's position in the regional electricity market". The project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2020, which tasked NEPCO and the Saudi Electricity Company with drafting the technical and operational agreements, said Petra. The project is part of the wider Arab Electricity Interconnection Initiative, which aims to create a unified electricity market. Jordan has recently hosted one of the initiative's key coordination meetings as momentum builds towards regional energy integration, according to Petra. Page 2
Ammon
29-04-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss completing Electricity Interconnection Project
Ammon News - Jordanian and Saudi officials met on Tuesday to discuss progress on the electricity interconnection project between the two countries, during a joint session hosted by the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) in meeting aimed to bolster bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and accelerate the project's session was co-chaired by Amani Azzam, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Sufyan Batayneh, Director-General of NEPCO, with the participation of a high-level delegation from Saudi a press statement, Batayneh emphasized the urgency of finalizing the project's three core agreements executive, operational, and commercial targeting their official signing before the end of this year. He noted that these agreements will pave the way for the project's commercial launch by the end of explained that the electricity interconnection will strengthen the reliability of both countries' national power grids by enabling energy exchange during peak demand periods and leveraging daily and seasonal demand differences. This will enhance system stability and operational described the project as a strategic step toward establishing a regional electricity market and fostering broader Arab energy integration. Batayneh stressed that such interconnection is increasingly vital in modern energy systems reliant on renewable sources, as it reduces costs and enhances reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to advancing interconnection projects with neighboring countries, part of a broader strategy to position the Kingdom as a regional hub for energy exchange and August 2020, Jordan and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding to activate the electricity interconnection initiative. The agreement supports the larger Arab Common Market for Electricity project, which aims to link electricity grids across the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Levant, and North and its Saudi counterpart were assigned to develop the technical and implementation frameworks for the project, which Jordan continues to champion through regional cooperation efforts. Petra
