Cabinet approves two liquefied gas deals with Egypt

By Petra - Feb 09,2014 - Last updated at Feb 09,2014

AMMAN — The Council of Ministers on Sunday approved two agreements to facilitate the conveyance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Jordan from Egypt.

Under the agreements, Jordan is expected to receive around 150 million cubic feet of LNG no later than November 2014 via Aqaba.

During a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour delegated Energy Minister Mohammad Hamed to sign the two agreements.

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