On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan attended a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a natural gas project in Al-Rawda Industrial City, part of the Ma'an Development Zone. The project aims to provide natural gas to the industrial city, with an expected cost of around 10 million Jordanian dinars, funded by a grant from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
The project is a collaboration between Jordanian and Egyptian companies, including Fajar Al-Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply. The company plays a strategic role in developing the natural gas supply infrastructure in Jordan's industrial zones. Egyptian companies are participating in the program to connect natural gas to industrial cities and zones in Jordan.
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced in July 2026 that two Egyptian companies from the petroleum sector would contract to implement projects to supply natural gas to the cities of Ma'an and Al-Muqawar. This reflects the extension of Egyptian-Jordanian cooperation in the oil and gas sector to infrastructure projects.
The project to connect natural gas to Al-Rawda Industrial City is part of the Jordanian government's strategy to expand the use of natural gas in industrial zones. The project is expected to reduce energy costs for industries by 35-60%, enhancing the competitiveness of Al-Rawda Industrial City and its attractiveness for investment.
The Jordanian government is working to promote investment in Ma'an governorate, with a package of incentives for Al-Rawda Industrial City, including support for energy costs and employment of local labor. The project also aims to provide job opportunities for the local community and support the national export sector.
Yaser Salah El-Din, head of Fajar Al-Jordanian Egyptian Company, attended the ceremony, highlighting the company's role in the project. The project is one of several initiatives aimed at developing Jordan's industrial sector and improving the business environment.
The project is part of a larger program to connect natural gas to industrial cities and zones in Jordan, with similar projects completed in south Aqaba, Al-Quwaira, Al-Qastal, and Al-Hashimiyah. The government aims to continue expanding natural gas use in industrial zones to support economic growth and development.
Key points
- The project is expected to reduce energy costs for industries by 35-60%.
- The project is funded by a grant from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
- The project aims to provide job opportunities for the local community and support the national export sector.
