Jordan’s national electricity company activates emergency plan, suspends factory gas supply

• Jordan’s electricity company activates emergency plan, temporarily halts factory gas supplies.

The National Electricity Company announced on Sunday the activation of an emergency plan and a temporary suspension of gas supplies to factories connected to the main network, as part of precautionary measures to ensure the stability of the kingdom’s electricity system amid regional tensions that have reduced natural gas flows.

Energy Reserves and Alternative Measures

The company reassured consumers about the kingdom’s ability to withstand supply interruptions:

• Sufficient Fuel Stock: The company confirmed that fuel reserves allocated for electricity generation are sufficient for at least 30 days, even if gas from the “Leviathan” field stops completely.
• Activation of Alternatives: CEO Sufyan Al-Bataineh stated that alternative energy sources were deployed immediately after the supply disruption to prevent power outages.

Emergency Plan and Prioritization

The activated emergency plan includes decisive regulatory measures:

• Suspension of Gas to Factories: Gas supplies to factories have been temporarily suspended to prioritize critical needs.
• Distribution Priorities: Available gas will be directed to electricity generation for homes and vital sectors.
• Reevaluation: The company will reassess the decision once security conditions improve and gas flows stabilize.

Electricity System Readiness

Al-Bataineh emphasized that the electricity network is functioning normally and that the company’s teams are fully prepared to handle all developments, both short- and long-term.

These technical measures aim to maintain the stability of the electricity system under exceptional circumstances.