Under the expansion deal, two gas-fired units each of 142.9MW capacity will be installed at the Samra plant. The move is part of Jordan’s plan to increase power generation capacity to meet the country’s rising demand.
The gas-fired units are expected to be financed by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.
Hyun Kim, CEO of HEC, is quoted by the Jordan Times as saying: “We at Hanwa will utilise all available technology and expertise to make this project a success.”
The installation of the gas-fired units is expected to be completed in early 2011. With the expansion, the power plant’s capacity will rise to 900MW. As reported, phase II of the Samra expansion project is now under construction and will be operational next year.
