Mafraq, June 15 (Petra) — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
Saleh Kharabsheh inaugurated a new misting system at the Rehab Power
Station on Monday, as part of efforts to enhance generation
efficiency and strengthen the operational performance of the national
electricity system.

The project was launched during a ceremony organized by Samra
Electric Power Generation Company to mark the 80th anniversary of the
Kingdom’s independence, in the presence of senior officials,
parliamentarians and representatives of the energy sector.

Speaking at the event, Kharabsheh underscored the importance of
investing in advanced technologies that improve the efficiency and
reliability of electricity generation facilities, praising efforts to
implement the project in accordance with international technical
standards.

He noted that Rehab Power Station, the first combined-cycle power
plant in the Kingdom, represents a key component of the national
electricity network and accounts for approximately 40 percent of the
country’s electricity generation capacity.

Kharabsheh described the station as one of the most efficient power
generation facilities in the Kingdom and highlighted the broader role
of the energy sector in supporting economic development and regional
energy cooperation.

He said the sector remains a source of national achievement, noting
that existing infrastructure enables the supply of electricity to
Iraq and Palestine, in addition to the delivery of natural gas to
Syria.

Samra Electric Power Generation Company Chief Executive Officer Sami
Zawatin said the project forms part of the company’s strategy to
adopt innovative technological solutions aimed at enhancing
operational efficiency and performance.

He noted that the project was completed within the scheduled
timeframe despite logistical challenges and regional developments
that affected supply chains.

Implemented at a cost of approximately JD1.3 million and financed by
the National Electric Power Company, the project is expected to
support the station’s readiness to meet increased electricity demand
during the summer season.

The misting system operates by reducing the temperature of air
entering gas turbines, helping mitigate the impact of high
temperatures on generating units and restoring part of the generation
capacity typically lost during hot weather conditions.

The technology is also expected to increase available generation
capacity during peak demand periods, contributing to the stability of
the electricity system and strengthening energy security.

Rehab Power Station, operated by Samra Electric Power Generation
Company, has a generation capacity of 297 megawatts.

//Petra// RZ