Amman, July 23 (Petra) -- The Jordan Biogas Company, fully owned by the Greater Amman Municipality, has obtained three internationally recognized certifications for its management systems, including ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management.
According to a statement by the Greater Amman Municipality on Thursday, the certifications were awarded after the company completed the required auditing and assessment procedures in accordance with international standards. The certifications reflect the company’s efforts to apply quality management practices, protect the environment, enhance workplace safety, and support continuous improvement.
Deputy City Manager for Environment and Regions and Deputy Chairman of the Jordan Biogas Company’s Board of Directors Mohammad Al-Faouri said the achievement reflects the municipality’s and the company’s focus on developing institutional work systems and improving performance efficiency in line with international standards. He added that it supports the company’s role in managing and utilizing biogas resources and providing sustainable environmental services.
The Jordan Biogas Company was established in 1998 as a partnership between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Central Electricity Generating Company, before the municipality acquired full ownership in 2020.
The company began its activities through the first project for utilizing biogas at the former Ruseifa landfill, which was funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project involved collecting methane produced from waste decomposition, processing it to generate electricity, and reducing harmful emissions.
The company later expanded its operations to include the management and maintenance of the landfill gas recovery and electricity generation project at Ghabawi landfill east of Amman, which is among the major waste-to-energy projects in the Kingdom.
To improve the efficiency and production capacity of the facility, the Greater Amman Municipality began procedures this year to install a fourth engine for a new generation unit, which is expected to support the project’s role in promoting the circular economy and addressing climate change impacts.
//Petra//WH
