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Operating Since 2021

AL-GHABAWI
LANDFILL GAS
POWER PLANT

Jordan's flagship landfill gas-to-energy facility — operated by Jordan Biogas Company at Al-Ghabawi Sanitary Landfill, Amman since 2021. Delivering 4.68 MW of continuous clean electricity to the Greater Amman Municipality from 4 capped cells and 740 active extraction wells.

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4.68MW
Installed Capacity
2021
JBC Operation Start
9
Total Planned Cells
740
Active Wells (4 cells)
GAM
Power Supplied To
Project Overview

JORDAN'S FLAGSHIP
LFG POWER PLANT

Al-Ghabawi Sanitary Landfill is Jordan's largest engineered municipal solid waste facility, located east of Amman and operated by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). Jordan Biogas Company took over the full operation and maintenance of the landfill gas power plant and wellfield infrastructure in 2021.

JBC manages the complete lifecycle of gas extraction, treatment, and power generation at the site — from the wellfield network through to the engine hall and grid interconnection — delivering 4.68 MW of continuous clean electricity directly to GAM.

The scope of JBC's work at Al-Ghabawi extends beyond the power plant itself: our team is fully responsible for the operation and maintenance of 4 capped landfill cells containing a total of 740 gas extraction wells (Cell 1: 148, Cell 2: 132, Cell 3: 197, Cell 4: 263). The landfill is designed for 9 cells in total, with cells 5 and 6 currently under construction.

Project Location
Al-Ghabawi Sanitary Landfill
East Amman, Jordan — Jordan's largest engineered MSW landfill
Site Type
Sanitary Engineered Landfill
Fully engineered MSW landfill with controlled gas extraction infrastructure
JBC Operation Since
2021
Full O&M responsibility from power plant to wellfield
Installed Capacity
4.68 MW
Continuous grid-connected power generation
Client
Greater Amman Municipality
Power supplied directly to GAM under long-term operations contract
Wellfield Scope
4 Capped Cells · 740 Wells
Cell 1: 148 wells · Cell 2: 132 wells · Cell 3: 197 wells · Cell 4: 263 wells. Cells 5 & 6 under construction. 9 cells total planned.
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9
Total Planned Cells
4 capped & operational · 2 under construction · 3 future
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740
Active Wells
148 + 132 + 197 + 263 wells across 4 capped cells
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4.68MW
Power Generated
Continuous clean electricity to Greater Amman Municipality
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24/7
Operations
Round-the-clock plant and wellfield monitoring by JBC team
Wellfield Infrastructure

9 CELLS —
4 OPERATIONAL

Al-Ghabawi Sanitary Landfill is designed for a total of 9 landfill cells. Currently, 4 cells are capped and fully operational with active gas extraction, cells 5 and 6 are under construction, and the remaining cells are planned for future development. Jordan Biogas Company is fully responsible for the operation and maintenance of all 740 active extraction wells across the 4 operational cells.

C1
OPERATIONAL
C2
OPERATIONAL
C3
OPERATIONAL
C4
OPERATIONAL
C5
UNDER CONST.
C6
UNDER CONST.
C7
PLANNED
C8
PLANNED
C9
PLANNED
Capped & Operational
Under Construction
Future / Planned
1
Cell 1 — Capped
CELL ONE
148 Wells
The first and most mature cell at Al-Ghabawi. Highest organic decomposition providing consistent biogas flow. All 148 wells are active and maintained by JBC.
148 active vertical extraction wells
Header pipe collection system
Regular well performance monitoring
Condensate management and drainage
2
Cell 2 — Capped
CELL TWO
132 Wells
Active gas-producing cell with 132 extraction wells. JBC manages all wellhead valves, pressure balancing, and pipe network integrity across this cell.
132 active vertical extraction wells
Wellhead valve operation and adjustment
Gas flow balancing across headers
Leachate and condensate control
3
Cell 3 — Capped
CELL THREE
197 Wells
The largest active well network in the current capped cells. JBC optimises the 197 wells to maximise gas capture and ensures all headers are balanced for consistent flow.
197 active vertical extraction wells
Extraction vacuum pressure optimisation
Largest well count in operational cells
Gas quality monitoring at wellheads
4
Cell 4 — Capped
CELL FOUR
263 Wells
The most recently capped cell and the most productive, containing 263 extraction wells. As the newest capped cell, it generates the highest gas yields contributing significantly to the 4.68 MW output.
263 active vertical extraction wells
Highest gas yield among operational cells
Integration with main collection headers
Full JBC O&M since capping
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Cell 5 — Under Construction
Cell 5 is currently under construction at Al-Ghabawi. Once capped and operational, JBC will take over the full wellfield O&M scope for this cell, expanding the active gas extraction network.
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Cell 6 — Under Construction
Cell 6 is also currently under construction. Together with Cell 5, this expansion will significantly increase the total landfill gas available for power generation at Al-Ghabawi.
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Cells 7, 8 & 9 — Future Development
Three additional cells are planned for the future expansion of Al-Ghabawi Landfill, bringing the total to 9 cells. As these cells are developed and capped, the landfill gas resource — and JBC's operational scope — will continue to grow.
Our Scope at Al-Ghabawi

FULL O&M
RESPONSIBILITY

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Wellfield Operation & Maintenance
Complete O&M of 740 gas extraction wells across 4 landfill cells. Includes routine inspections, wellhead adjustments, vacuum balancing, condensate removal, and pipe network maintenance to maximise gas yield and collection efficiency.
740 Wells4 CellsVacuum BalancingCondensate Mgmt
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Gas Engine O&M
Full operation and maintenance of the biogas reciprocating engines at Al-Ghabawi — from daily operational checks to scheduled A, B, C, and D level overhauls. JBC's in-house certified engineers and technicians perform all engine maintenance, minimising downtime and maximising plant availability.
Gas EnginesA–D OverhaulsIn-House Team24/7 Response
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Electrical Systems O&M
Operation and maintenance of all electrical systems at the plant including generator sets, switchgear, MV/LV panels, control systems, and the grid interconnection point. JBC's electrical team ensures continuous safe power export to the Greater Amman Municipality.
Generator SetsSwitchgearGrid-TieMV/LV Systems
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SCADA & Monitoring
Real-time supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system operation covering engine performance, gas flow, wellfield pressures, and power output. Integrated Power BI dashboards provide live operational visibility and reporting for GAM and JBC management.
SCADAPower BIReal-TimeReporting
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RTMS & Emissions Monitoring
Al-Ghabawi is one of the three sites included in the Ministry of Environment CEMS network operated by JBC. Continuous real-time emissions monitoring ensures regulatory compliance and provides transparent environmental reporting for the site.
CEMSMoE ComplianceEmissions DataEnvironmental
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Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Comprehensive planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme covering all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems at the plant and wellfield. JBC maintains a dedicated on-site spare parts inventory to ensure rapid response to any corrective maintenance requirements.
PPMSpare PartsOn-Site TeamRapid Response
Project Timeline

AL-GHABAWI
KEY MILESTONES

Pre-2021
Al-Ghabawi LFG plant
established by GAM
2021
JBC takes over full
O&M of plant & wellfield
2021+
CEMS deployed —
MoE emissions reporting
Ongoing
4 cells · 740 wells
full JBC O&M scope
2025
4.68 MW continuous
delivery to GAM

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