Natural gas to reduce production costs in Ma’an’s industrial zone: Momani

Government spokesperson and Minister of Government Communication, Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani, held a press conference on Wednesday following the Cabinet session in Ma’an, which took place at Ma’an University College, part of Al-Balqa Applied University.

The press conference aimed to discuss the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting, announce key decisions, and present the government’s developmental vision for the Ma’an Governorate.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan inaugurated the session by opening the Comprehensive Government Services Center in Ma’an. The center provides 124 services offered by 25 institutions, Momani noted.

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He also highlighted that supplying the Ma’an Industrial Estate with natural gas will significantly reduce production costs, boosting economic activities in the region.

Additionally, the Ministry of Environment is working to rehabilitate 7,500 dunums of land in Petra and Shobak. Momani announced that the government has decided to exempt commercial establishments within the Petra Region Authority from professional license fees for 2025.

An export fee of JD 35 per ton will be imposed on waste cardboard and paper listed under customs items for one year, aimed at supporting the industrial sector and ensuring the availability of raw materials for local paper and cardboard factories.

In a separate announcement, Momani confirmed that the government has approved an amendment protocol to the agreement on avoiding double taxation and tax evasion between Jordan and Kuwait.

These measures are part of the government’s broader strategy to drive sustainable development in the southern region.