Jordan’s Council of Ministers Approves Green Hydrogen Development Mechanism

May 15, 2026

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by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Jordan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources affirmed the importance of the general framework for the proposed mechanism to develop green hydrogen projects, which was approved by the Council of Ministers.

In a press statement, the Ministry indicated that the mechanism constitutes a comprehensive concept paper that outlines a strategic vision to transform Jordan into a regional hub for green hydrogen production. This vision leverages the country’s abundant renewable energy resources—solar and wind—and the vast areas suitable for developing green hydrogen production and export projects across the Kingdom.

The paper, prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, highlights Jordan’s natural and regulatory advantages, which make it an attractive environment for investment in this vital sector.

The approved mechanism includes a comprehensive plan to facilitate investment in green hydrogen projects, starting with the identification of strategic sites for renewable energy production in the southern region of the Kingdom, and the allocation of an industrial complex in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone for establishing green hydrogen plants and water desalination facilities.

The mechanism also involves the development of shared infrastructure for green hydrogen projects, particularly in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. This includes facilities for water desalination, green ammonia storage, export ports, and other essential shared components necessary for the implementation of such projects. READ MORE

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Excerpt from Fuel Cells Works: Adopting a green hydrogen certification system marks a key step toward completing the legislative framework and developing a comprehensive national strategy for the sector, said Saleh Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources .

Speaking on Sunday at a workshop on the roadmap for implementing a green hydrogen standard and certification system in Jordan, Kharabsheh said the move aims to develop the hydrogen industry and strengthen Jordan’s position as a regional hub for green energy production and export. He added that Jordan has the necessary resources to achieve this goal, in line with the second executive program of the Economic Modernization Vision for 2026–2030.

The workshop was held under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

Kharabsheh stressed that exporting green hydrogen requires a clear and credible mechanism to verify and certify that the product meets green standards. "Green hydrogen certificates are the cornerstone of building an integrated and credible ecosystem," he said.

He added that Jordan is not only discussing policies but actively building the enabling environment for the new industry to grow sustainably, noting that many countries worldwide are pursuing ambitious green hydrogen strategies.

Jordan has begun to see tangible progress in green hydrogen indicators, he said, expressing confidence that production costs of green hydrogen, green ammonia and related derivatives will continue to decline in parallel with falling renewable energy costs.

For his part, World Bank Division Director for the Middle East Department Jean-Christophe Carret, said Jordan’s track record points to a clear future trajectory. As technology costs decline and procurement mechanisms mature, more renewable energy sources are being added to the grid, gradually offsetting fossil fuel-based generation and providing competitively priced electricity to power new industries such as green hydrogen and ammonia.

Carret said Jordan has strong competitive advantages, including high-quality solar and wind resources, a solid record of public-private partnerships in the energy sector, and a strategic geographic location with suitable port access for green ammonia exports. He noted that global green hydrogen trade is accelerating, driven by robust certification systems.

The technical assistance supports alignment with certification systems compatible with European Union export requirements, while maintaining flexibility to serve non-European markets through internationally recognized and interoperable systems without compromising integrity, traceability or transparency. READ MORE

Excerpt from Decarbonisation Technology: Jordan has signed a $1 billion investment agreement to develop its first utility-scale green ammonia production facility, marking a key step in its transition toward clean energy and low-carbon industrial development.

In the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, the agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Jordan Green Ammonia Co., a Polish–Emirati consortium supported by Dutch technical expertise,

The deal comes as Jordan accelerates efforts to position itself as a regional hub for renewable energy and green hydrogen production, leveraging its strong solar and wind resources and Aqaba’s strategic location as an export gateway.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh said the agreement marks an important milestone in the Kingdom’s energy transition and reflects Jordan’s ability to attract investment in green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels supported by its regulatory framework and infrastructure.

“Al-Kharabsheh said the project represents an advanced model for sustainable energy projects, as it relies on green hydrogen production using solar energy within an off-grid operating system, with a renewable generation capacity of up to 550 megawatts, supported by modern energy storage systems,” Petra reported.

The minister added that the project’s capital cost is estimated at around $1 billion, targeting an annual production of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia, with financial close expected in September 2027 and commercial operations set to begin in November 2030.

The Cabinet-approved project reinforces Aqaba’s role as a regional hub for green industries and energy, building on its strategic location and established logistics infrastructure. “This will support the development of similar projects and enhance Aqaba’s role as a gateway for exporting clean energy products,” the company has said in a separate release.

Al-Kharabsheh emphasized that the initiative will help strengthen Jordan’s position as a regional hub for green industries and clean fuels, while also supporting ammonia-related industries and derivatives, as well as opening new export opportunities in global markets where demand for low-carbon products is rising.

The project is expected to reduce more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually compared with conventional gas-based production, supporting Jordan’s climate commitments, emissions reduction efforts, and greater reliance on clean energy sources.

Beyond producing sustainable fuel, the company said in a statement, the project is expected to act as a technical hub, enabling the transfer of advanced energy technologies and generating specialized job opportunities across its development cycle.

Jordan’s energy and water sector is undergoing rapid transformation in line with national development goals and long-term sustainability, driven by investments in renewable energy, smart grid and storage systems, infrastructure modernization, and improved water efficiency, including efforts to reduce non-revenue water losses.

Minister Al-Kharabsheh said strong interest from global companies in investing in hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the Kingdom reflects confidence in Jordan’s investment environment and its ability to play a pivotal role in the clean energy sector regionally and globally.

Petra noted that the agreement represents a key step toward developing an integrated project based on the latest global technologies in green ammonia production, contributing to knowledge and technology transfer to Saudi Arabia and creating high-quality job opportunities across the development, construction, and operational phases.

It added that the deal, which was also attended by Minister of Investment Tareq Abughazaleh, marks a significant step toward bringing the Kingdom into the green hydrogen sector, in partnership with international developers and investors specializing in this field. READ MORE