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Structure of the Electricity Sector in Jordan
Jordanian Electric Power Company (JEPCO)
The electricity sector in Jordan is divided into three main parts: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Electricity generation and distribution
are privatized, while transmission will be kept within the government’s control.
Electricity Generation
• Central Electricity Generation Company (CEGCO). The company was privatized on October 10, 2007. The government sold 60% of its
share in the company to Enara, a company established by JD Energy & Infrastructure (JDE&I), the energy investment arm of Jordan Dubai
Capital.
• Samra Electric Power Generation Company (SEPGCO)
• Independent Power Providers
Transmission
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO): Is fully owned by the government. It is responsible for building, operation and maintenance of the
transmission system.
Distribution
Three companies are in charge of distribution:
• The Jordanian Electric Power Company (JEPCO, Ticker: JOEP JR): Distributes electricity in Amman, Zarqa, Madaba, and Balqa governorates
except for Central Jordan Valley. It has a 50 year concession which ends in 2012.
• Irbid District Electricity Company (IDECO, Ticker: IREL JR): Distributes electricity in Irbid, Mafraq, Jarash and Ajloun, apart from Northern
Jordan Valley and eastern areas. Its 50 year concession contract will end in 2011. The government sold 55.4% of its share to Kingdom
Electricity Company, a company established by JDE&I in partnership with Privatization Holding Company (PHC, Kuwait) and United Arab
Investors (Ticker: UAIC JR).
• Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO): Distributes electricity in the Southern, Eastern and Jordan Valley areas. The government sold
100% of its shares to Kingdom Electricity Company. This company is not listed on Amman stock exchange.
The distribution companies buy energy from NEPCO. JEPCO’s purchased energy increased by 15.5% in 2007 to reach 7104 GWh that year. This
represents 66% of NEPCO’s total energy sales to distribution companies in Jordan, which amounted to 10776.8 GWh. EDCO consumed 2022 GWh
(18.8% of energy sales), while IDECO consumed 1649.5GWh (15% of total energy sales). NEPCO’s sales to distribution companies comprise 91% of
total energy sales. NEPCO also sells electricity to large consumers and sells electricity to Egypt.
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