Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh inaugurated on Wednesday in Muwaqar the first independent station dedicated to buses, trucks, and vehicles, using gas produced from the Risha field.
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The station belongs to the National Advanced Natural Gas Company “Watani,” a partnership between Jopetrol and Jordan Liquefied Gas Company, specializing in compressed natural gas (CNG) filling.
This station is the first of its kind in Jordan, marking a key step toward integrating locally produced natural gas into the market, supporting reliance on domestic energy sources, according to a ministry statement.
Al-Kharabsheh stated that the government plans to increase production at the Risha field to 418 million cubic feet per day, following studies confirming commercial quantities. He also mentioned a new tender to drill 80 additional wells and efforts to open a domestic market for natural gas, including supplying the industrial sector.
The Ministry of Energy aims to expand natural gas usage and create an attractive local market for investment in line with economic modernization and energy diversification plans.
The ministry emphasized that national efforts focus on raising production levels from the Risha field to serve the local community and strengthen the Kingdom’s energy security.
Jordan Liquefied Gas Company is the first to establish a dedicated station for processing Risha gas, produced by the National Petroleum Company, to supply various economic sectors in the Kingdom.
Last week, the Cabinet approved the 2025 Gas Law draft, which will be referred to the House of Representatives for formal legislative procedures. The new law provides a modern regulatory framework for gas and hydrogen derivative activities, enhancing the national energy infrastructure.
The draft law covers multiple gas types, including natural gas, biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, reflecting legislative flexibility to accommodate the global transition to clean energy.
(Al-Mamlaka)
