Jordan's Green Energy Progress and Focus on Renewable Sources
Key Ideas
- Jordan's national programme aims to deliver natural gas to industrial facilities to reduce energy costs and promote clean energy.
- Significant progress has been made in delivering natural gas to key regions and establishing a reduction and measurement station.
- Focus on green energy has led to 27% contribution to the energy mix, with plans for innovative electricity storage projects and electrical interconnections with neighboring countries.
- Ministry is actively attracting investments in green hydrogen to support long-term sustainable energy goals.
Secretary-General Amani Azzam of Jordan's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources discussed the country's commitment to green energy and sustainable practices during the National Conference on Climate Change and Green Economy in Amman. The national programme prioritizes delivering natural gas to industrial facilities to lower energy costs and promote clean energy use. Progress includes successful gas delivery to regions like Al Qweira and Al Qastal, as well as the inauguration of a key station in Zarqa. Azzam highlighted the growth of green energy to 27% of the energy mix, showing Jordan's dedication to environmentally friendly sources. Plans for innovative energy storage projects, like the one at Mujib Dam, aim to enhance renewable energy utilization. Additionally, electrical interconnections with Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, and nearing completion agreements with Saudi Arabia will bolster Jordan's energy infrastructure. Azzam emphasized the ministry's focus on attracting investments in green hydrogen, recognizing its importance in achieving sustainable energy goals.
Topics
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Investment
Energy Transition
Electricity
Green Economy
Sustainable Development
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