Khaberni - The National Electricity Company recorded last Thursday the highest electric load of the week, reaching 3870 megawatts, an increase of about 22% since last Sunday, an indicator of rising demand with the impact of the low-pressure system on Jordan.
The company's data indicated that daily consumption levels since Thursday, March 19th, have experienced fluctuations linked to daily activities and weather conditions, ranging between 2830 and 3870 megawatts.
Consumption on Thursday was 3670 megawatts, before dropping markedly on Friday to 2830 megawatts, a decrease of about 23%, then rose again on Saturday to reach 3110 megawatts, recording an increase of 10% from Friday.
The rise continued on Sunday to reach 3170 megawatts, an increase of 1.9% from the previous day, before rising on Monday to 3470 megawatts, an increase of 9.5% compared to Sunday.
On Tuesday, consumption was 3760 megawatts, an increase of 8.4% from Monday, and reached around 3800 megawatts on Wednesday, an increase of 1.1% from Tuesday, before reaching 3870 megawatts on the current Thursday, recording an increase of 1.8% from Wednesday.
The analysis of the numbers shows that the average weekly electric load was about 3460 megawatts, with a difference of 37% between the highest and lowest weekly loads, reflecting the impact of weather fluctuations on electricity consumption without recording any exceptional crises.
The company affirmed that rationalizing energy consumption is not an option but a national duty to support the national economy and ensure the stability of the network, noting the technical readiness of the electricity system for the winter season and increasing network reliability to reduce the chances of outages.
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, stated that the energy sector, including electricity and petroleum derivatives, operates at a very regular and advanced pace despite the challenges it has faced over the past years, which depended on a single source, pointing out that the reliance today on multiple sources and different types of energy and the development of its infrastructure have increased the efficiency and sustainability of the sector.
The Chairman of the Commissioners Council of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, Ziad Al-Saaydeh, stated that safe handling of petroleum derivatives is a fundamental priority to ensure public safety, noting the continuous directing of the commission to public education and enhancing safety culture, urging adherence to guidance and instructions to ensure responsible and safe use of these substances.
Al-Saaydeh confirmed that Jordan’s energy stockpile is secure and is continually being enhanced in accordance with pre-set plans, noting the stability of the energy system in the Kingdom.
