Amman:His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a meeting to assess the progress of infrastructure projects in the energy sector, focusing on electricity generation, storage, and energy port operations.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting at Basman Palace was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. King Abdullah II emphasized the necessity of accelerating the implementation of priority energy projects to meet increasing demand, ensure supply security, and enhance the stability and efficiency of the power system.
The King stressed the importance of creating a favorable investment environment to expand renewable energy generation and storage projects, aiming to diversify energy sources and increase reliance on clean, local energy. He also highlighted the need to continue upgrading the electricity grid to integrate more renewable energy and instructed officials to develop energy-sector ports and improve their operational efficiency.
Additionally, King Abdullah II called for strengthening partnerships with the private sector to drive investment, expedite the implementation of energy projects, and stimulate economic growth. The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh.