GAC handles first floating storage regasification unit at Aqaba

AMMAN —  As Jordan steps up imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Gulf Agency Company (GAC) said Wednesday in a press statement that it handled the first gas carriers that offloaded at Aqaba.

The country has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Shell for the delivery of nearly 17 million cubic metres per day of gas, equal to approximately 25 per cent of the National Electric Power Company’s (NEPCO) daily needs, signaling an increase in demand for shipping and logistics services to support incoming LNG) carriers.

"GAC Jordan acted as agent for the ‘Golar Eskimo’ when it made its port call to offload 144,218 cubic metres of LNG from Qatar," the press release said.

"As Golar’s agent and partner of choice in the country, GAC Jordan delivered a host of integrated services to the vessel including online connectivity and resupply, whilst also taking care of all the vessel’s manpower, equipment and marine assets needs." It added.

GAC Jordan has handled ship-to-ship transfers of LNG from the “Castillo De Santisteban”, the first LNG carrier to call at Aqaba, and the “SCF Melampus”, to the “Golar Eskimo”. After loading, the LNG was regasified and pumped as natural gas to the NEPCO’s power stations.