Amman: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh announced Jordan’s “strong” commitment to become a “leader” in green hydrogen, emphasizing the country’s “growing” influence in the renewable energy sector and its potential to be a regional hub for green energy production.
According to Jordan News Agency, Kharabsheh highlighted the progress made during the third roundtable for potential investors in the Kingdom’s green hydrogen sector. This dialogue is part of Jordan’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy, building on the Kingdom’s renewable energy accomplishments.
To date, Jordan has signed 13 memoranda of understanding and a framework agreement with international companies. The minister underscored the ministry’s collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to reduce costs and boost competitiveness in green hydrogen infrastructure.
The minister also highlighted the flexibility Jordan offers investors, covering key infrastructure components, including energy su
pply, water resources, ammonia storage, and export facilities.
World Bank Group Senior Energy Specialist Mohamed Kamh stressed the importance of a stable legislative environment for investors and promised the Bank’s support in developing essential regulations for Jordan’s green hydrogen ambitions.
Gretchen Perry, EBRD’s Eastern Mediterranean Director, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Jordan in advancing green hydrogen projects. She emphasized the importance of collaboration with developers to create an environment that fosters sustainable investment in this emerging sector.
An ILF Group consultant working with the EBRD presented details on Jordan’s green hydrogen strategy, designed to support the country’s economic modernization goals and establish Jordan as a center for green hydrogen and ammonia production.
With an investment potential estimated to reach $28 billion by 2030, seven companies have submitted initial feasibility studies, with three progressing to the final stages.