Jordan's Green Energy Leadership at Energy Charter Treaty Conference
Key Ideas
  • Azzam emphasized the importance of a sustainable energy future and the role of the Energy Charter Treaty in protecting investments in clean energy technologies.
  • Jordan showcased significant progress in renewable energy, with solar and wind contributions rising from less than 1% in 2014 to nearly 27% in 2024, aiming to surpass 30% by 2030.
  • Plans were announced to produce up to 0.6 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, scaling up to 3.4 million tonnes by 2050, alongside efforts to enhance electric transport infrastructure.
  • The conference discussed reducing investment risks, protecting investments, and resolving energy transition disputes, underlining the importance of regional and international cooperation in addressing climate change.
At the Energy Charter Treaty Conference in Brussels, Secretary-General Amani Azzam, representing Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, highlighted the urgency of advancing towards a sustainable energy future. Azzam underlined the pivotal role of the modernised Energy Charter Treaty in protecting investments and providing guarantees to investors in clean energy technologies. She praised Jordan's progress in renewable energy, with solar and wind energy contributions significantly increasing over the years. Additionally, Jordan aims to produce substantial amounts of green hydrogen annually by 2030 and further scale up production by 2050. The country is also focusing on improving electric transport infrastructure and expanding regional power connectivity. The conference addressed important topics such as reducing investment risks in clean energy, safeguarding investments, and resolving energy transition disputes. Azzam stressed the significance of regional and international cooperation in combatting climate change, referring to COP29's outcomes. The event included the release of the 2024 Energy Investment Risk Assessment Report, the Energy Charter Awards ceremony, and discussions on industry advisory matters.
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