Amman, June 11 (Petra) — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
Saleh Kharabsheh led a high-level investment mission to Washington
aimed at strengthening economic cooperation with the United States
and attracting investment into the Kingdom’s energy and mining
sectors.

The visit featured a series of meetings with senior U.S. officials,
business leaders and representatives of investment institutions,
focusing on opportunities to expand bilateral partnerships and
advance strategic projects in energy, natural resources and
infrastructure.

According to a statement issued by the ministry on Thursday,
Kharabsheh began the visit with talks at the White House with Jarrod
Agen, Executive Director of the National Energy Dominance Council,
where discussions centered on investment opportunities in oil and gas
exploration, strategic minerals development and natural gas
infrastructure.

During the meeting, Kharabsheh highlighted the strategic gas pipeline
project linking the Risha gas field with the Arab Gas Pipeline,
describing it as a cornerstone project aimed at strengthening energy
security and supporting future natural gas investments.

He stressed the importance of expanding cooperation with the United
States and attracting additional investment into the energy sector,
emphasizing the Kingdom’s competitive advantages and the range of
opportunities available to international investors.

Agen expressed interest in strengthening engagement between U.S.
companies and the Jordanian market and announced plans to support the
organization of a conference bringing together American energy and
mining firms to explore investment opportunities and potential
partnerships.

As part of the visit, the Jordanian delegation participated in a
roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and
attended by representatives of American companies interested in
investing in the Kingdom.

During the session, Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh outlined
opportunities across a range of sectors, including agriculture, food
security, water, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology
and urban development, while highlighting the importance of deeper
cooperation with the U.S. private sector.

Kharabsheh presented a portfolio of major energy projects, including
the Risha-Arab Gas Pipeline, natural gas distribution networks in
Amman and Zarqa, exploration activities in North Risha, the Mujib
hydropower project, electricity storage systems, wind energy
developments, the Sarhan field project and green hydrogen initiatives
currently under development.

The delegation also met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James
Danly to discuss prospects for cooperation and investment in
energy-related projects.

During the meeting, Kharabsheh reviewed investment opportunities in
oil, gas, strategic minerals and renewable energy, underscoring
ongoing efforts to enhance energy security and increase reliance on
domestic energy resources.

He highlighted the Risha gas field development program, which
includes plans to drill up to 80 wells and construct a pipeline
connecting the field to the Arab Gas Pipeline, with the
implementation tender expected to be launched during the third
quarter of this year.

The discussions also covered opportunities to deploy advanced
technologies in oil and gas exploration and production, as well as
regional energy integration projects, including electricity
interconnection initiatives and natural gas supplies to Syria.

For his part, Danly affirmed U.S. interest in encouraging American
companies to participate in energy projects and capitalize on
investment opportunities available in the Kingdom.

The meetings concluded with both sides emphasizing the importance of
maintaining close coordination and expanding economic partnerships to
support investment, strengthen energy security, and advance strategic
projects in the energy and mining sectors.

//Petra// RZ