On Saturday, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, accompanied by the Director General of the National Electricity Company, Sufian Batayneh, inspected the Zarqa Industrial Substation project.
This is to review the progress and completion rates of the project and the associated electrical transmission lines.
This visit comes as part of monitoring the readiness of the electrical infrastructure supporting the Zarqa Industrial City project, which has recently received direct royal attention, as it is one of the most prominent future development and investment projects.
During the visit, Kharabsheh listened to a briefing presented by Batayneh about the project’s components and its strategic importance, explaining that the project is one of the vital projects that will contribute to enhancing the reliability and dependability of the electrical grid, raising the efficiency of electrical supply, and feeding the electrical loads of the Zarqa Industrial City project, which supports industrial development and contributes to supporting the national economy.
Al-Batayneh explained that the project, which has an approximate total cost of 7.5 million dinars, includes civil works, electrical transmission lines and the necessary technical equipment, noting that the expected date for its completion and operation is the end of July 2026.
He pointed out that the company's staff are moving at an accelerated pace while adhering to the highest standards of quality and public safety, to ensure the project's readiness to serve the industrial city.
Al-Kharabsheh expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the working staff, praising their commitment to the approved technical and time standards, and their role in supporting and developing the electrical infrastructure in the Kingdom.
He stressed the importance of the project in light of the growing interest in Zarqa Industrial City following the recent royal visit, which emphasized the importance of strengthening the investment environment and supporting economic growth.