Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with the  Jordanian  Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh in Amman to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, natural gas, and mining, while exploring new partnership opportunities in phosphate, green hydrogen, and infrastructure projects.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in natural gas and energy infrastructure, opening new avenues in the mining sector—particularly phosphate and mineral-based industries—and increasing the participation of Egyptian petroleum sector companies in Jordanian energy and infrastructure projects.

The minister highlighted the potential to expand collaboration in mining by leveraging the countries’ expertise and resources in phosphate and mineral industries to create mutual economic value. He noted that the success of existing joint projects provides a strong foundation for launching additional partnerships with significant economic impact.

The meeting was attended by Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan Khaled El Abyad, Chairman of Fajr Jordan Egyptian Natural Gas Transmission and Supply Company Yasser Salah El Din, and Head of the Central Administration for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Mohamed El-Bagoury, alongside senior officials from both countries.

Fajr Jordan Egyptian, a joint venture, develops and operates Jordan’s gas transmission network and supports cross‑border trade. The ministers discussed expanding Egyptian companies’ role in Jordan’s energy and infrastructure sectors, citing the strong record of Fajr Jordan Egyptian, Petrojet, ENPPI, and Gas Misr, while exploring opportunities for EPROM, Town Gas, and Modern Gas.

Jordan’s Energy Minister Kharabsheh hailed Egyptian‑Jordanian ties as a model of Arab cooperation, noting recent achievements as a foundation for new strategic projects that advance sustainable growth and integration. The ministers also reviewed ways to deepen collaboration in natural gas, building on Fajr Jordan Egyptian’s work and EGAS partnerships, and leveraging both countries’ advanced infrastructure to strengthen energy security.

The ministers reviewed opportunities to further develop cooperation in the natural gas sector by building on the achievements of Fajr Jordan Egyptian in gas transmission and supply, alongside collaboration with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), while making better use of the advanced gas infrastructure available in both countries to enhance energy security.

Kharabsheh also outlined Jordan’s plans to expand natural gas supply to industrial cities, revealing that agreements are expected to be signed soon with two Egyptian petroleum sector companies to implement gas distribution projects in Ma’an and Al Muwaqqar. The projects will complement the ongoing expansion of gas networks in Mafraq and Zarqa, supporting wider industrial use of natural gas.

He stressed the importance of drawing on Egypt’s expertise in developing and operating natural gas networks to help reduce energy costs and improve the competitiveness of Jordan’s industrial sector.

The discussions also covered cooperation opportunities in ammonia and green hydrogen production, as well as gas-based industries. Badawi noted that Egypt has extensive expertise in these fields and is increasingly adopting advanced production technologies, creating opportunities for future joint projects.

In the mining sector, both sides explored cooperation in developing phosphate-based industries, mineral value chains, geological services, and exploration activities. They also discussed establishing joint mining projects aimed at maximizing the added value of natural resources and increasing the sector’s contribution to economic development.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish joint technical working groups to follow up on the proposals discussed and develop implementation mechanisms across natural gas, mining, value-added industries, infrastructure, and investment partnerships, paving the way for broader cooperation that serves the mutual interests of both countries.

Egypt and Jordan have cooperated in the energy sector for more than two decades through the Arab Gas Pipeline and joint natural gas infrastructure projects, with Egyptian companies playing a key role in Jordan’s gas network. The two countries are also expanding collaboration in mining, particularly phosphate and value-added mineral industries, alongside emerging opportunities in green hydrogen and ammonia. In June, the Egyptian Maintenance Company (EMC) secured a 10-year international contract valued at approximately €46 million to provide long-term maintenance for natural gas turbines at the Arab Potash Company’s power generation plant in Jordan.