ALBAWABA - In a move to reduce costs on Jordan’s energy sector, which has been under pressure from the Iran War and regional tensions, Jordan’s PM Dr. Jafar Hassan has inaugurated two new natural gas stations in the port city of Aqaba.
The project has cost the Jordanian government around $16 million and is set to reduce energy costs by 30-65 percent across the Kingdom’s industrial cities with the initial capacity for the stations being 30,000 cubic meters per day expandable to 90,000.
The move is the latest in a streak of sound financial decisions which have seen Jordan record growing export figures and attract overseas investment.
The foundation stone of the natural gas station in the Southern Industrial Zone was set by Jafar Hassan in September of 2025 with the expectation that it will be completed in 18 months; the project however was completed 8 months ahead of schedule; reflecting the efficiency of Hassan’s government.
During his visit to inaugurate the sites, Jafar Hassan has also laid the foundation stone for an onshore gasification unit project, which will convert liquefied natural gas (LNG) into gaseous form, store it and transport it through pipelines.
The project is estimated to cost around $127 million and is expected to be completed by the mid 2027 with a capacity of up to 700 million cubic feet per day.
For now, though, the two natural gas stations will provide factories in Aqaba with clean and sustainable energy, enabling manufacturers to expand production, reduce operating costs, and attract additional investment in Jordan.
