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November 26, 2024 Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, an agreement was signed between the Jordan Oil Terminals Company (JOTC) and Bureau Veritas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources headquarters. The agreement focuses on the management, operation, and maintenance of JOTC's laboratory.

The agreement was signed by JOTC’s General Manager, Engineer Hassan Al-Hayari, and Bureau Veritas’ Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Noel Sciortino.

During the signing ceremony, Dr. Al-Kharabsheh emphasized the importance of having a world-class laboratory to meet JOTC's needs. He highlighted that this agreement aims to ensure that petroleum derivatives comply with the standards and specifications adopted in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Engineer Al-Hayari underlined the significance of having a specialized laboratory for testing petroleum derivatives within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. He noted that this facility will attract the attention of stakeholders and researchers seeking a nearby, specialized location for conducting laboratory tests on petroleum products. The laboratory will regularly test samples from the government’s strategic stockpile of petroleum derivatives. 

The lab, which will adhere to the highest global standards, will initially be operated by Bureau Veritas, a company specializing in laboratory management, until JOTC secures the required accreditation. Al-Hayari also mentioned that it will be the largest laboratory in the Red Sea region.

Sciortino stressed the importance of the agreement in strengthening the existing relationship with JOTC and fostering bilateral cooperation. He expressed Bureau Veritas' commitment to sharing its extensive experience gained from working with various partners with new stakeholders in Jordan.

The agreement outlines collaboration between the two companies for the management, operation, and maintenance of the laboratory. Bureau Veritas will perform testing activities on all petroleum derivative samples, supply consumables and necessary testing standards, and implement a certified quality management system. The company is also tasked with maintaining international accreditations, such as ISO 17025, and ensuring the maintenance and calibration of equipment in line with required standards.

The tender for supplying laboratory equipment and purchasing machinery was awarded at the end of 2023, given the extended procurement timelines exceeding 12 months from the award date.

Construction and preparation of the facility, adhering to best global practices, are already underway and are expected to be completed, fully equipped, and operational by the first quarter of 2025.

The estimated cost of building the facility, equipping it, and procuring the necessary equipment is approximately 3 million Jordanian dinars.