GAS Entec along with its group company AG&P and local partners Issa Haddadin, has been awarded a prestigious contract to build the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG Terminal at Port of Aqaba. The contract was awarded by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), Jordan’s state-owned infrastructure company, underscoring the importance of this project for the Kingdom’s energy future.
The awarded project, recognised as the most significant energy initiative in Jordan, will encompass the full engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) of a 720 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) onshore LNG regasification facility. The scope of work also includes marine works, jetty topside construction, and other associated components. The project is expected to be completed and operational within 22 months, with a target commissioning date set for Q2 2026.
The new LNG terminal is poised to play a critical role in enhancing Jordan’s energy security. As the country heavily relies on natural gas for its power and industrial needs, the terminal will provide the flexibility to access LNG from various global suppliers, ensuring a stable and secure energy source for the nation. This move is expected to have a profound impact on Jordan’s national economy, trade, and overall services environment.
GAS Entec and AG&P were chosen from a competitive pool of companies, with the consortium being recognised for its robust credentials and cost-effective solutions. The selection process highlighted GAS Entec’s advanced technology in modularising and fabricating key regasification components in Korea, which will then be transported to the project site in Aqaba.
Chong Ho Kwak, CEO of GAS Entec, expressed pride in the consortium’s achievement, stating, “This project is a testament to our commitment towards delivering innovative and efficient solutions in the LNG sector and adds to our already esteemed list of credentials.”
Nishant Sharma, Commercial Head of GAS Entec and Senior Vice President of AG&P, emphasised the significance of the project, saying, “We are honored to have been chosen for this critical project, which shall significantly contribute to Jordan’s energy security and its economic development. The trust ADC has placed in GAS Entec and AG&P underscores our dedication towards customer-centric solutions and our ability to deliver cost-effective, world-class LNG infrastructure.”
Omar Albadour, Head of the Energy Unit at ADC, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating, “We are privileged to have reputed LNG infrastructure partners like GAS Entec and AG&P to deliver this strategic project, which shall be a milestone in our country’s continued transition towards reliable energy.”
This project adds to GAS Entec and AG&P’s extensive portfolio of LNG terminal developments, which includes projects in Indonesia, the Philippines, and several key conversions and bunkering ships across the globe. The Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah LNG Terminal will further solidify the consortium’s position as a global leader in the LNG industry, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Jordan’s energy landscape.
