The LNG terminal in the port city of Aqaba is of crucial importance for Jordan Energy independence and security

• Jordana country with a population of 11 M with a GDP of 48.6 billion US dollars has historically relied on pipeline gas as the main fuel for its electricity and industrial needs
• The terminal is expected to be the first permanent onshore LNG terminal facility in the Kingdom.
• The project scope includes the complete engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of a 720 mmscfd onshore regasification plant, including marine works, jetty works and other associated components.
• The terminal is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2026.
• The client for the facility is to be the state infrastructure company Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC).

SEOUL, South Korea, 20 August 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading LNG infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG&P and local partners Issa Haddadintogether referred to as the Consortium, has been awarded the contract to build the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore LNG regasification terminal at the Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of JordanThe contract was awarded to the consortium by the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the state-owned infrastructure company and customer of the plant.

The scope of the project includes the complete engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of a 720 mmscfd onshore LNG regasification plant, marine works, jetty works and other associated components. Completion, commissioning and delivery is expected within 22 months.

Widely regarded as the most significant energy project in JordanThe terminal is expected to play a crucial role in improving the national economy, trade and service environment, while Jordan Energy security.

Jordan is heavily dependent on natural gas for its energy and industrial needs, but faces challenges regarding security of supply. The new LNG terminal will Jordan with the flexibility to access LNG from various global suppliers, ensuring a stable and secure energy source.

GAS Entec and AG&P were selected from a pool of competing companies based on their solid credentials and a cost-effective solution based on GAS Entec’s state-of-the-art technology to modularize and manufacture key regasification components in Korea and transport them to project sites worldwide.

This prestigious award represents an important milestone for GAS Entec and AG&P and underlines their global position in the LNG industry.

Chong Ho KwakChief Executive Officer of GAS Entec, said: “This project is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions in the LNG sector and adds to our already prestigious list of references.”

Nishant SharmaCommercial Head of GAS Entec and Senior Vice President, AG&P, said: “We are honoured to have been selected for this important project, which will contribute significantly to Jordan Energy security and its economic development. The trust that ADC places in GAS Entec and AG&P underlines our commitment to customer-focused solutions and our ability to deliver world-class, cost-effective LNG infrastructures.”

Omar Albadour, Head of ADC’s Energy Division, said: “We are privileged to have renowned LNG infrastructure partners such as GAS Entec and AG&P to implement this strategic project, which will be a milestone in our country’s continued transition to reliable energy. We look forward to the project coming online in the second quarter of 2026.”

The Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG terminal project will enhance the already valued profile of GAS Entec and AG&P as leading LNG terminal developers. This contract complements their extensive portfolio, including LNG terminals in Indonesia And the Philippinesfour FSRU conversions worldwide, two LNG FSU carrier conversions and three LNG bunker vessels in North America, JapanAnd Singapore respectively.

About GAS Entec:

GAS Entec based in South Koreais an energy consulting and LNG infrastructure company driving the energy transition to cleaner fuels. It specializes in end-to-end LNG infrastructure solutions, including LNG-to-Power, LNG bunkering vessels, small-scale floating LNG terminals, and LNGC to FSRU conversion. With its Korean partners Donghwa Entec (www.dh.co.kr) and Donghwa Pneutec (http://www.dhkomp.co.kr/), GAS Entec is at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry.

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About AG&P International

AG&P is a global leader in the development and operation of logistics and distribution solutions for liquefied natural gas and gas. AG&P provides the infrastructure for safe and easy access to natural gas in new and growing markets.

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About ADC:

Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is owned by the Government of Jordan and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and was established to develop strategic infrastructure in the ASEZA region in Jordan and to optimize private sector participation in its development and management in order to stimulate the economy and promote growth and development of ASEZA in Jordan

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