Jordan Daily - Jordan signed its first investment agreement for the production of green ammonia on Sunday, launching a $1 billion project aimed at boosting the kingdom’s clean energy sector and positioning it as a regional hub for low-carbon fuels.
The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Jordan Green Ammonia Company, a Polish-Emirati consortium supported by Dutch technical partners, according to a statement from the Prime Ministry.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attended the signing ceremony alongside senior government officials.
Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said the project marked a significant step in Jordan’s energy transition strategy and reflected growing investor confidence in the country’s green hydrogen and ammonia sectors.
The facility will use solar energy to produce green hydrogen through an off-grid system independent of the national electricity network, Kharabsheh said.
The project is expected to generate up to 550 megawatts of renewable energy backed by advanced storage systems and produce around 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.
Jordan Green Ammonia Company Chief Executive Wael Suleiman signed the agreement on behalf of the consortium.
Kharabsheh said financial closure was targeted for September 2027, with commercial operations expected to begin in November 2030.
He added that the project would help expand Jordan’s export opportunities in markets with rising demand for low-carbon products and strengthen the kingdom’s position in regional clean energy industries.
The project is also expected to cut carbon emissions by more than 200,000 tonnes annually compared with conventional ammonia production methods that rely on natural gas, supporting Jordan’s climate goals, the statement said.
Jordan has been seeking to attract investment into renewable energy and green hydrogen projects as part of broader efforts to reduce dependence on imported energy and diversify its economy.
