AMMAN — Construction works began for the first liquefied
natural gas station in the Aqaba Industrial City, delivered from the
Risha gas field of the Jordanian National Petroleum Company, Al-Ghad reported.
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The Chairman of the Board of
Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Ziad Saaideh emphasized that the project marks a
significant milestone in
developing the infrastructure of the oil and gas
sector. It serves as a strategic investment to support energy supply security,
enhance reliance on local energy sources, and increase their contribution to
the overall energy mix.
He added that the project offers an effective solution
for the industrial sector to cut production costs by utilizing locally produced
natural gas at a lower price. This promotes the competitiveness of national
industries, thereby, attracting investment, increasing
employment opportunities, and involving the workforce in industrial and developmental
projects.
Notably, these statements were made during his visit to
the site last Thursday, in the presence of the CEO of
Jordan Liquefied Gas Company, Mr. Khalil Abu Al-Rub, along with several directors and specialists
from the Commission and relevant sectors.
Furthermore, he provided an overview of the project,
emphasizing its aim to supply
industrial clusters in Aqaba City with locally
produced natural gas from Risha Field through tanks. He also commended the role
of the EMRC in developing legislation that facilitated the procedures for
licensing natural gas projects in Jordan.
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