Gov't: National Carrier Project to boost water supply to 3 days per week
Government Communication Minister and official spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani said on Tuesday that the National Carrier Project will significantly contribute to increasing and stabilizing water supply for Jordanian citizens.
Speaking to Al-Mamlaka TV, Al-Momani added that the project is historic and one of the largest in the region and the world, explaining that its importance comes amid Jordan’s growing water challenges, noting that the country is among the three most water-scarce nations globally.
The Minister pointed out that one of the project’s direct impacts will be increasing water supply days from once a week to three days, in addition to boosting national drinking water quantities by 300 million cubic meters—equivalent to three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project.
Al-Momani also indicated that water pumping is expected to begin in 2030, adding, “According to project engineers, the first year will involve trial pumping,” making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan on Tuesday witnessed the signing of the final technical and legal agreement for the National Carrier Project in a step that paves the way for financial close to be reached next July, followed by the start of construction and excavation works in the coming summer.
The project’s capital cost is estimated at approximately $4.3 billion, while the total cost is expected to reach around $5.8 billion, including financing costs.
The Jordan National Carrier Project is considered the first of its kind globally, as it integrates several strategic pillars. These include desalinating 300 million cubic meters of seawater annually, pumping systems that lift water up to 1,100 meters above sea level through pipelines extending to nearly 450 kilometers, and heavy reliance on renewable energy using advanced, environmentally friendly technologies.
The project is expected to provide around 40% of the Kingdom’s drinking water needs. Water pumping is anticipated to begin in 2030, making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Anually, the project will provide 300 million cubic meters of water, an amount close to the total storage capacity of all the Kingdom’s dams, and nearly three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project. It will raise the water supply coverage in the Kingdom to 40% of current levels, effectively increasing the annual per capita water share from 60 to 110 cubic meters. The project will also help increase water supply frequency from one day to three days per week across all governorates of the Kingdom.
The project will alleviate pressure on conventional water sources and enhance supply reliability for industrial, agricultural, and economic sectors, ensuring sustainable availability through 2040.
It also includes the development of solar power plants with a capacity of approximately 300 megawatts, covering around 30 percent of the project’s energy requirements.
The National Water Carrier Project is a cornerstone initiative under the Economic Modernization Vision and a top national priority for enhancing long-term water security.
Government Communication Minister and official spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani said on Tuesday that the National Carrier Project will significantly contribute to increasing and stabilizing water supply for Jordanian citizens.
Speaking to Al-Mamlaka TV, Al-Momani added that the project is historic and one of the largest in the region and the world, explaining that its importance comes amid Jordan’s growing water challenges, noting that the country is among the three most water-scarce nations globally.
The Minister pointed out that one of the project’s direct impacts will be increasing water supply days from once a week to three days, in addition to boosting national drinking water quantities by 300 million cubic meters—equivalent to three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project.
Al-Momani also indicated that water pumping is expected to begin in 2030, adding, “According to project engineers, the first year will involve trial pumping,” making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan on Tuesday witnessed the signing of the final technical and legal agreement for the National Carrier Project in a step that paves the way for financial close to be reached next July, followed by the start of construction and excavation works in the coming summer.
The project’s capital cost is estimated at approximately $4.3 billion, while the total cost is expected to reach around $5.8 billion, including financing costs.
The Jordan National Carrier Project is considered the first of its kind globally, as it integrates several strategic pillars. These include desalinating 300 million cubic meters of seawater annually, pumping systems that lift water up to 1,100 meters above sea level through pipelines extending to nearly 450 kilometers, and heavy reliance on renewable energy using advanced, environmentally friendly technologies.
The project is expected to provide around 40% of the Kingdom’s drinking water needs. Water pumping is anticipated to begin in 2030, making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Anually, the project will provide 300 million cubic meters of water, an amount close to the total storage capacity of all the Kingdom’s dams, and nearly three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project. It will raise the water supply coverage in the Kingdom to 40% of current levels, effectively increasing the annual per capita water share from 60 to 110 cubic meters. The project will also help increase water supply frequency from one day to three days per week across all governorates of the Kingdom.
The project will alleviate pressure on conventional water sources and enhance supply reliability for industrial, agricultural, and economic sectors, ensuring sustainable availability through 2040.
It also includes the development of solar power plants with a capacity of approximately 300 megawatts, covering around 30 percent of the project’s energy requirements.
The National Water Carrier Project is a cornerstone initiative under the Economic Modernization Vision and a top national priority for enhancing long-term water security.
Government Communication Minister and official spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani said on Tuesday that the National Carrier Project will significantly contribute to increasing and stabilizing water supply for Jordanian citizens.
Speaking to Al-Mamlaka TV, Al-Momani added that the project is historic and one of the largest in the region and the world, explaining that its importance comes amid Jordan’s growing water challenges, noting that the country is among the three most water-scarce nations globally.
The Minister pointed out that one of the project’s direct impacts will be increasing water supply days from once a week to three days, in addition to boosting national drinking water quantities by 300 million cubic meters—equivalent to three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project.
Al-Momani also indicated that water pumping is expected to begin in 2030, adding, “According to project engineers, the first year will involve trial pumping,” making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan on Tuesday witnessed the signing of the final technical and legal agreement for the National Carrier Project in a step that paves the way for financial close to be reached next July, followed by the start of construction and excavation works in the coming summer.
The project’s capital cost is estimated at approximately $4.3 billion, while the total cost is expected to reach around $5.8 billion, including financing costs.
The Jordan National Carrier Project is considered the first of its kind globally, as it integrates several strategic pillars. These include desalinating 300 million cubic meters of seawater annually, pumping systems that lift water up to 1,100 meters above sea level through pipelines extending to nearly 450 kilometers, and heavy reliance on renewable energy using advanced, environmentally friendly technologies.
The project is expected to provide around 40% of the Kingdom’s drinking water needs. Water pumping is anticipated to begin in 2030, making it a key contributor to strengthening national water security.
Anually, the project will provide 300 million cubic meters of water, an amount close to the total storage capacity of all the Kingdom’s dams, and nearly three times the output of the Disi Water Conveyance Project. It will raise the water supply coverage in the Kingdom to 40% of current levels, effectively increasing the annual per capita water share from 60 to 110 cubic meters. The project will also help increase water supply frequency from one day to three days per week across all governorates of the Kingdom.
The project will alleviate pressure on conventional water sources and enhance supply reliability for industrial, agricultural, and economic sectors, ensuring sustainable availability through 2040.
It also includes the development of solar power plants with a capacity of approximately 300 megawatts, covering around 30 percent of the project’s energy requirements.
The National Water Carrier Project is a cornerstone initiative under the Economic Modernization Vision and a top national priority for enhancing long-term water security.
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Gov't: National Carrier Project to boost water supply to 3 days per week
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