Jordan's Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Beacon of Clean Energy Innovation
Key Ideas
- Jordan is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy by focusing on green hydrogen production, with a commitment to competitiveness and cost reduction.
- Efforts are underway to develop incentives for investors, streamline processes, and create a comprehensive regulatory framework to attract green hydrogen investments.
- The establishment of an integrated economic zone for renewable energy-related manufacturing chains and the construction of hydrogen-specific pipelines mark significant progress in Jordan's green hydrogen initiatives.
- Collaboration between public and private sectors, as seen in the roundtable discussion, aims to drive economic growth and environmental sustainability through green hydrogen projects.
Jordan is making significant strides in developing its green hydrogen sector, aiming to become a global leader in clean energy. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, emphasized Jordan's commitment to advancing green hydrogen production during a roundtable discussion. The event showcased the results of a study on a shared infrastructure model for green hydrogen projects conducted with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Jordan aims to be a hub for green energy and is working on improving competitiveness and reducing the cost of green ammonia production. Incentives for investors are being developed, along with a regulatory framework to attract green hydrogen investments. The Ministry of Investment plans to establish an economic zone supporting renewable energy manufacturing, boosting green hydrogen initiatives. Progress in regulatory updates, including the incorporation of energy storage and construction of new transmission lines, is facilitating green hydrogen development. The approval of Jordan's first gas law, including provisions for green hydrogen, will enable hydrogen-specific pipelines. The EBRD is committed to supporting Jordan's green hydrogen journey, evaluating infrastructure options for optimized projects. The collaboration between public and private sectors aims to drive economic growth and environmental sustainability through green hydrogen projects.