Amman: The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, approved on Wednesday a series of major policy and investment decisions spanning the energy, mining, agriculture, education, and digital economy sectors.
According to Jordan News Agency, the measures form part of the government's broader agenda to enhance sustainability, stimulate investment, and accelerate public sector modernization in line with the Economic and Public Sector Modernization Visions.
Energy Sector
The Cabinet approved an agreement to supply natural gas from the Risha field to Jordan's national electricity grid, signed by the National Petroleum Company, Jordan Oil Terminals Company, National Electric Power Company, Jordan Gas Company, Samra Electric Power Generation Company, and the National Advanced Natural Gas Company. The agreement regulates the purchase, treatment, and transport of gas from Risha to Samra's power plant for electricity generation. It supports the objectives of the National Energy Strategy to increase the share of domestic resources in the energy mix, reduce reliance on imported fuels, and cut production costs. The project is also expected to create a stable revenue stream for the National Petroleum Company to expand drilling operations and boost production in the Risha field.
The Cabinet further endorsed a draft law ratifying the executive agreement for evaluating, developing, and exploiting gold and associated minerals in Abu Khushaiba between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Wadi Araba Minerals Company. The decision is in accordance with Article 117 of the Constitution and Article 9 of the Natural Resources Law No. 19 of 2018, ensuring proper legal authorization for mining investments. In addition, the Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Uzbekistan's Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in mineral exploration, development, and investment promotion.
Agriculture and Investment
To stimulate growth in the agricultural sector, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Jordan Valley Land Leasing System for 2025. The updated regulation expands eligibility for leasing agricultural units to citizens, cooperatives, and private institutions, aiming to attract new investments and support large-scale and renewable-energy-integrated farming projects. These amendments seek to create jobs, enhance food security, and empower local communities through more flexible and inclusive leasing conditions.