In April 2007, AES expanded into Jordan, where it is constructing the country’s first independent power project, a 370 MW combined cycle gas-fired (CCGT) power plant located outside of Amman. The project, called AES Jordan PSC (also known as the Amman East Power Project), is expected to reach the first phase of commercial operations during 2008 or 2009.
During the past six years, Jordan has experienced good economic growth and macroeconomic stability, and AES’s new project in the country will continue to help fuel that progress. Amman East Power Project is expected to increase Jordan’s power generation capacity by approximately 20% and reduce the average cost of generation by approximately 10%. During the plant’s construction, more than 1,000 jobs will be created, over 800 of which will be for unskilled laborers. The Amman East CCGT will be designed to operate with a significant amount of automatic control but will require up to 40 50 staff. These jobs will be permanent, non-seasonal jobs lasting for the lifetime of the power station.
Through the project company, AES also will support the local community by investing in programs focused on healthcare and education.
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