By : Business Editor
Jordan Daily - Polish clean energy company Hynfra and Jordanian partner Fidelity Group have signed an investment agreement with the Jordanian government to build a green ammonia production facility in the port city of Aqaba, marking one of the most advanced green hydrogen-related projects in the Middle East.
The project, developed through joint venture company Jordan Green Ammonia, aims to produce 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually using renewable electricity generated from dedicated solar power facilities.
The agreement was signed in Amman in the presence of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and Energy Minister Saleh Al-Kharabsheh.
What is Hynfra?
Hynfra is a Poland-rooted green energy and hydrogen infrastructure company focused on large-scale clean fuel projects. The company develops technologies and industrial facilities tied to hydrogen production, ammonia, renewable energy integration and energy storage.
Led by Chief Executive Tomoho Umeda, the company has positioned itself as part of Europe’s push to develop alternative fuels that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and improve long-term energy security.
The Jordan project is among Hynfra’s largest announced investments to date and represents its entry into the global green ammonia export market.
What is green ammonia?
Green ammonia is ammonia produced using hydrogen generated through electrolysis powered by renewable energy such as solar or wind.
Unlike conventional ammonia production, which relies heavily on natural gas and emits large amounts of carbon dioxide, green ammonia is designed to be nearly carbon-free if renewable electricity powers the process.
Ammonia is widely used in fertilizers, chemicals and increasingly as a potential low-carbon shipping fuel and hydrogen carrier.
Why Jordan?
Jordan has emerged as a potential hub for green hydrogen and ammonia projects because of its high solar radiation, available land and strategic location near major shipping routes.
The project will be located in Aqaba on the Red Sea, giving it direct maritime access to European and Asian markets.
According to the companies, the facility will include:
* 550 megawatts of photovoltaic solar capacity
* 500 megawatt-hours of energy storage
* An off-grid renewable power system independent from Jordan’s national electricity network
The companies estimate total investment at roughly $1 billion.
Why is the agreement significant?
Many hydrogen and green ammonia projects globally remain at the memorandum-of-understanding or feasibility-study stage.
Hynfra said the Jordan agreement moves beyond preliminary discussions into a formal investment framework with the government, potentially giving the project an advantage in a highly competitive global market for future clean fuel exports.
Financial close is targeted for the third quarter of 2027, with commercial operations expected by the end of 2030.
Who else is involved?
Danish engineering company Topsoe has joined the project as a technology partner.
Topsoe is one of the world’s leading providers of ammonia and hydrogen production technologies and is expected to supply core technology for the green ammonia facility.
Why does green ammonia matter globally?
Governments and companies worldwide are investing in green hydrogen and ammonia as industries seek alternatives to fossil fuels and attempt to meet climate targets.
Supporters argue that green ammonia can help decarbonize shipping, heavy industry and fertilizer production while also diversifying energy supply chains away from geopolitically sensitive oil and gas transit routes.
Hynfra CEO Tomoho Umeda said decentralized production of “green molecules” such as hydrogen and ammonia could reduce dependence on vulnerable hydrocarbon infrastructure and maritime chokepoints.
