The European Union (EU) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have fortified Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) with a strategic financing package of EUR 67.1 million, a bold move to invigorate Jordan’s transmission grid system.
This initiative underscores the growing emphasis on enhancing grid efficiency within the MENA region, supporting both local and cross-border energy frameworks.
The financing breakdown reveals a substantial commitment: a sovereign-guaranteed EBRD loan reaching EUR 54.7 million, alongside a contributory EUR 12.4 million investment from the EU. Such investments are aimed at the establishment of critical infrastructure, including a pivotal high voltage electricity substation in northern Jordan. This surge in logistical capacity is bolstered further with the construction of four strategically positioned overhead transmission lines. The technicality of the infrastructure is underscored by the inclusion of two 400 kV lines forming an operational nexus between the existing Samra and Amman West substations, complemented by two 132 kV lines integrating with the Hasan Industrial and Jerash substations.
This project is pivotal for NEPCO, representing a quantum leap in terms of operational capacity and grid resilience. By enhancing grid capacity, the project anticipates a reduction in transmission losses, a perennial challenge in power distribution networks characterized by aging infrastructure and suboptimal operational efficiencies. The move is expected to facilitate smoother cross-border energy exchanges, a vital step considering Jordan’s aspirations for regional energy integration.
In tandem with the primary funding, the EU has earmarked an additional EUR 2.2 million towards technical cooperation, enabling NEPCO to enlist a project implementation consultant. This strategic aide supports NEPCO in navigating the complexities of infrastructural upgrades, ensuring that the execution phase aligns with both international standards and local energy regulations.
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