Jordan's Energy Sector Growth Initiatives Under Minister Kharabsheh
Key Ideas
  • Minister Kharabsheh is leading efforts to achieve a 5.6% growth rate in Jordan's energy sector and create 10,000 job opportunities within the Economic Modernization Vision.
  • The focus is on reviewing priorities, developing executive action plans, and launching energy projects like delivering natural gas to industrial cities and implementing green hydrogen initiatives.
  • Efforts include promoting energy efficiency by using gas, with savings of more than 50% compared to heavy fuel and 20-35% compared to diesel, aiming to enhance competitiveness in local industries.
  • Stakeholder involvement and partnership meetings are crucial for decision-making and ensuring continuous improvement and development in Jordan's energy projects and the electricity system.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, is spearheading initiatives to boost Jordan's energy sector growth to a targeted 5.6% rate, as outlined in the Economic Modernization Vision. The focus is on creating 10,000 job opportunities within this vision's framework. The minister emphasized the importance of effective communication with sector partners to enhance partnerships and achieve ambitious goals. Efforts include reviewing priorities, developing action plans, and launching projects such as delivering natural gas to industrial cities and implementing green hydrogen initiatives. Additionally, Kharabsheh highlighted the significant impact of using gas for energy, showcasing savings of over 50% compared to heavy fuel and 20-35% compared to diesel. The aim is to improve competitiveness in local industries and drive economic growth. The minister also discussed achievements in green hydrogen projects and emphasized the importance of energy efficiency strategies. Stakeholder involvement and regular partnership meetings are seen as essential for decision-making and ensuring continuous improvement in energy projects. The attendees at the Energy Sector Partnership Council meeting expressed their commitment to the sustainability of Jordan's electricity system, underlining the role of energy projects in stimulating economic growth.
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