Hassan Visits Aqaba: Lays Foundation Stones for Ammonia and Gas Projects, Inspects Port Operations
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Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan conducted an inspection tour in Aqaba Governorate on Thursday, starting with the development project of the Durra border crossing.اضافة اعلان
He directed that progress on the project be expedited, as part of a broader tour covering various sites, projects, and institutions in the governorate.
The Prime Minister also reviewed operations at the newly developed Aqaba Port, which includes nine berths—two of which are dedicated to grain silos. The port’s upgraded capacity now enables it to handle up to 6 million tons annually, contributing to a 9% increase in cargo handling compared to last year.
Dr. Hassan praised the quality of services offered by the Emergency and Ambulance Center established by the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) at the industrial complex in southern Aqaba. The center provides comprehensive, 24/7 healthcare services free of charge to industrial workers and the local community.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a new double-walled ammonia storage tank, part of JPMC's efforts to modernize and upgrade its facilities. The tank will expand ammonia storage capacity to 55,000 tons, supporting future fertilizer production projects and meeting the highest safety and technical standards.
He also laid the foundation stone for a project by the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company to construct two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks at its Aqaba facility. With a combined capacity of 2,000 metric tons and a total cost exceeding 15 million dinars, the project aims to enhance LPG storage and distribution infrastructure, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen energy supply security.
Additionally, the Prime Minister inspected progress at the International Marine Reserve Center of Aqaba, a project launched under Royal directives as a global model for the protection of the Gulf of Aqaba’s unique coral reefs.
His tour concluded with a visit to Aqaba Container Terminal, one of the Kingdom’s most successful public-private partnership projects. New investment agreements were signed last October to transform the terminal into a green port, with total investments reaching $242 million.
He directed that progress on the project be expedited, as part of a broader tour covering various sites, projects, and institutions in the governorate.
The Prime Minister also reviewed operations at the newly developed Aqaba Port, which includes nine berths—two of which are dedicated to grain silos. The port’s upgraded capacity now enables it to handle up to 6 million tons annually, contributing to a 9% increase in cargo handling compared to last year.
Dr. Hassan praised the quality of services offered by the Emergency and Ambulance Center established by the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) at the industrial complex in southern Aqaba. The center provides comprehensive, 24/7 healthcare services free of charge to industrial workers and the local community.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a new double-walled ammonia storage tank, part of JPMC's efforts to modernize and upgrade its facilities. The tank will expand ammonia storage capacity to 55,000 tons, supporting future fertilizer production projects and meeting the highest safety and technical standards.
He also laid the foundation stone for a project by the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company to construct two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks at its Aqaba facility. With a combined capacity of 2,000 metric tons and a total cost exceeding 15 million dinars, the project aims to enhance LPG storage and distribution infrastructure, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen energy supply security.
Additionally, the Prime Minister inspected progress at the International Marine Reserve Center of Aqaba, a project launched under Royal directives as a global model for the protection of the Gulf of Aqaba’s unique coral reefs.
His tour concluded with a visit to Aqaba Container Terminal, one of the Kingdom’s most successful public-private partnership projects. New investment agreements were signed last October to transform the terminal into a green port, with total investments reaching $242 million.
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