Ammon News - The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the arrival of the floating regasification unit "Energos Force" at the Jordanian port of Aqaba as part of its plan to secure energy and enhance regional cooperation.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the ministry said that the ship will be connected to the Arab Gas Pipeline network to begin regasification operations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, depending on operational requirements and load conditions on the national gas grid.

This step, according to the ministry, comes within the framework of the ministry's strategy to increase production and secure the country's energy needs, and as a continuation of the integrated and proactive plan to diversify the national grid's natural gas inputs, thus enhancing the ability to meet local market needs and achieving greater flexibility in operational plans.

The ministry confirmed the close and ongoing cooperation between Egypt and Jordan in the energy sector, reflecting regional integration and the shared benefit from the available infrastructure between the two sides.

Additionally, the ministry stressed that the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has signed a contract with the floating regasification unit as part of an integrated system aimed at ensuring gas supplies to the local market and vital sectors, most notably electricity and industry, especially during peak consumption periods, while taking into account the diversification of national grid inputs and the rapid response to any emergencies or developments.