Sofregaz bags Jordan LNG gig

Sofregaz said in a social media post it has signed a project management consultancy (PMC) contract with ADC for the LNG terminal development project.

According to Sofregaz, this strategic initiative will enhance Jordan’s energy security, diversify supply sources, and optimize operational costs.

“With our deep expertise in LNG infrastructure and regasification, Sofregz will oversee the execution of this offshore regasification unit, ensuring technical excellence, risk management, and efficiency,” the company said.

Sofregaz did not provide further details regarding the contract.

FSU

In August last year, AG&P and its unit Gas Entec and local partners Issa Haddadin secured a contract from ADC to build an onshore regasification LNG terminal at the port of Aqaba in Jordan.

The project’s scope encompasses full engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) of a 720 mmscfd onshore LNG regasification facility, marine works, jetty topside work, and other associated components.

The LNG terminal is expected to be completed, commissioned, and delivered within 22 months.

Following this award, Oslo-based BW LNG, a unit of Singapore’s gas shipping giant BW, signed a 10-year charter deal with Jordan’s National Electric Company (NEPCO) to deploy a floating storage unit (FSU) in Jordan.

NEPCO will acquire ownership of the vessel, which will be moored at Sheikh Sabah LNG terminal, Aqaba at the end of the charter period.

BW LNG said the LNG carrier will undergo conversion to an FSU ahead of the charter and is expected to start operations during Q3-Q4 of 2026.

Energos Eskimo

Jordan currently imports LNG via the 160,000-cbm FSRU, Energos Eskimo, located in Aqaba, while Egypt also uses this unit to secure natural gas supplies.

Egypt’s EGAS recently signed a deal with US LNG player New Fortress Energy to charter this FSRU, its second such unit.

The unit will be stationed at the Sumed in Ain Sokhna, with operations expected to start in the second half of 2025.