Jordan has approved a major extension to the Risha gas field concession, allowing the National Petroleum Company (NPC) to continue oil and gas exploration and production activities at the site for an additional 15 years. The decision was taken during a Cabinet session chaired on 14th June 2026 by Jordan’s Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, with the renewed agreement extending the validity of the concession for NPC until 2061.
According to a Prime Ministry statement, the move aligns with Jordan’s broader efforts to increase self-sufficiency in domestically produced natural gas while strengthening and diversifying the country’s energy mix. The extension also supports one of the key projects included in the second executive programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision (2026–2029).
The government stated that extending the Risha gas field concession will provide NPC with the necessary timeframe to carry out its comprehensive development programme. The objective is to help establish an integrated and sustainable energy sector capable of supporting investment activity and economic growth. As part of its production strategy under the Risha gas field concession, NPC is targeting an increase in output from the Risha gas field to 418 million standard cubic feet per day by 2030. The company then plans to further expand production to 810 million standard cubic feet per day by 2035.
To achieve these goals, NPC intends to finance the expansion of processing facilities and transmission infrastructure through its own resources. The company said these investments will help ensure the efficient delivery of natural gas to end users while enhancing Jordan’s long-term energy security. NPC has already initiated logistical procedures related to the establishment of natural gas processing units and the construction of a strategic pipeline connecting the Risha field with the Arab Gas Pipeline. This infrastructure will facilitate the transport of locally produced gas to consumption centres throughout the Kingdom. The project is expected to be completed and operational by 2029.
In support of the expansion programme, the government has allocated JD87 million over a three-year period. The funding package consists of JD35 million this year, followed by JD35 million in 2027 and JD17 million in 2028.
