Jordan's Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Beacon of Clean Energy Leadership
Key Ideas
- Jordan aims to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, focusing on competitiveness and cost reduction.
- Government initiatives include developing incentives for investors, creating a regulatory framework, and enhancing local manufacturing.
- Regulatory progress includes updates in the Electricity Law and approval of the first gas law, enabling hydrogen-specific pipelines.
- EBRD reaffirms its commitment to supporting Jordan's green hydrogen initiatives, highlighting the country's renewable resources and strategic advantages.
Jordan is making significant progress in developing its green hydrogen sector, with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh highlighting the country's commitment to advancing green hydrogen production. A roundtable discussion presented the final results of a study on a shared infrastructure business model for green hydrogen projects, showcasing Jordan's potential to become a global hub for green energy. Efforts to enhance competitiveness and reduce the cost of green ammonia production are underway, alongside the development of incentives for investors and a comprehensive regulatory framework. Minister of Investment Muthanna Gharaibeh announced plans for an integrated economic zone to boost renewable energy-related manufacturing chains. Ministry of Energy Secretary-General Amani Azzam emphasized regulatory updates facilitating green hydrogen development, including provisions in the Electricity Law and the pending approval of a gas law enabling hydrogen-specific pipelines. EBRD's Regional Director for the Mediterranean Region, Gretchen Berry, reiterated the bank's support for Jordan's green hydrogen ambitions, citing the country's renewable energy resources and strategic advantages. The roundtable discussion aimed to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive economic growth and environmental sustainability through green hydrogen projects.