Amman: The National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) and the Jordanian-Egyptian Fajr Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply have signed an agreement to establish a gas supply point for the Seventh Independent Power Producer (IPP7) project. The project, with a production capacity of approximately 700 megawatts, is aimed at bolstering Jordan's power infrastructure and enhancing the efficiency of the Kingdom's electrical grid.
According to Jordan News Agency, the agreement was formalized by NEPCO Director General Sufian Batayneh and the CEO of Fajr Jordanian-Egyptian Company, Yasser Salah El-Din. This partnership is a critical step toward ensuring a reliable and high-capacity natural gas supply for the upcoming generation project. Construction on the gas supply point is anticipated to be completed by mid-2027, aligning with the IPP7 plant's scheduled operational testing phase. Once operational, the project is intended to optimize energy resource utilization and enhance operational reliability.
Batayneh has previously stated that the IPP7 combined-cycle power plant, recently approved by the Cabinet, is one of Jordan's most significant strategic energy initiatives. The plant is expected to enter commercial operation between 2027 and 2028. Upon completion, it will meet approximately 10% of Jordan's total electricity demand. By utilizing combined-cycle technology, the plant will contribute to a more sustainable energy mix while ensuring the national power supply.
Combined-cycle power plants are highly efficient, using both a gas and a steam turbine simultaneously to produce up to 50% more electricity from the same fuel than traditional simple-cycle plants. The waste heat from the gas turbine is routed to the nearby steam turbine, generating extra power.