Jordan unveils long-term plan to expand Risheh gas field output
NPC targets 500mcf daily production by 2034, eyes $3.6 billion investment over 27 years
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordan’s National Petroleum Company (NPC) has announced a comprehensive strategy to expand operations at the Risheh gas field, aiming to significantly boost production and strengthen the country’s energy security through 2050.
NPC CEO Mohammad Khasawneh said current production exceeds 75 million cubic feet (mcf) per day, with projections to rise to 78mcf by the end of 2025, 418mcf by 2030, and peaking at 500mcf by 2034. He noted that the output level is expected to be sustained over the long term.
The Risheh field currently supplies between 18–20mcf daily to the Risheh power station, in addition to volumes delivered to the Jordan Gas Company for industrial use, according to Zawya News.
Two more companies are expected to commence operations by the end of the year, which officials say will raise the field’s contribution to national consumption to about 15 percent by mid-2026.
Khasawneh added that NPC plans to launch a global tender to attract international firms to explore new blocks, especially in eastern Safawi.
The initiative aims to bring investment, expertise, and financing while ensuring NPC maintains control over core operations.
The company’s roadmap outlines investments of approximately JD2.53 billion ($3.6 billion) over 27 years, including the drilling of 145 wells between 2025 and 2030. Ten wells are scheduled for completion before the end of this year.
A new natural gas processing plant is also slated for 2027, designed to operate in conjunction with the Arab Gas Pipeline, which serves as a regional hub for energy transport.
Khasawneh emphasized that gas prices in Jordan are tied to global crude oil benchmarks and are reviewed monthly.
He also highlighted Jordan’s comparatively low drilling costs, supported by an accelerated drilling program using external service providers under a “turnkey” model.
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