Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, in Amman to advance energy cooperation between the two countries through a broader partnership in natural gas, mining, and energy infrastructure. During the meeting, both ministers agreed to establish joint technical working groups that will oversee the progress of several strategic initiatives and support their implementation.
The talks centered on expanding cooperation in natural gas, increasing the involvement of Egyptian companies in Jordan’s energy infrastructure projects, and identifying joint investment opportunities in mining, with a particular focus on phosphate production and downstream mineral industries.
Badawi said Egypt is keen to deepen cooperation with Jordan in both the energy and mining sectors, building on the two countries’ longstanding partnership in natural gas. As part of the discussions, both sides also reviewed ways to expand the presence of Egyptian petroleum companies within Jordan’s energy sector. Companies including Fajr Jordan Egyptian, Petrojet, Enppi, and Gas Misr are already active in the Jordanian market, while Eprom, Town Gas, and Modern Gas are expected to participate in future projects related to natural gas distribution, operations, and maintenance.
Joint Technical Working Groups to Advance Future Implementation
Al-Kharabsheh said cooperation between Jordan and Egypt has become a model for Arab energy integration, noting that previous joint projects have laid a strong foundation for expanding strategic partnerships that deliver long-term economic benefits for both countries. He also announced that Jordan is approaching the signing of agreements with two Egyptian companies to carry out natural gas distribution projects in the industrial cities of Ma’an and Al Muwaqqar.
These projects are expected to complement the continuing expansion of gas networks in Mafraq and Zarqa, supporting broader use of natural gas across Jordan’s industrial sector and further strengthening energy cooperation between the two nations.
The meeting marked the beginning of Badawi’s visit to the Jordanian capital and was attended by Egypt’s Ambassador to Jordan Khaled El Abyad, Yasser Salah El Din, Chairperson of Fajr Jordan Egyptian Natural Gas Company, Mohamed El Bagoury, Head of the Legal Affairs Department at Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, along with senior officials from both countries.
At the conclusion of the discussions, the two ministers agreed to establish joint technical working groups to follow up on the proposals presented during the meeting. These groups will develop implementation mechanisms covering natural gas, mining, value-added industries, infrastructure development, and investment partnerships between Egyptian and Jordanian companies, creating a structured framework for advancing future bilateral initiatives.
