VOL. XXXIX

No. 19

5-February-1996

JORDAN

Enron Plans Power Plant At 'Aqaba

MEES understands that the US firm Enron is holding discussions with the Jordanian energy authorities for the possible construction of a regasification plant and a gas- fired power station at 'Aqaba, with plans for transmitting electricity to both Jordan and Israel. Enron signed in January 1995 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar that provides for the export of around 2.5mn tons/year of liquefied...