07/02/2024

The "Study of Legislation Regulating Green Hydrogen in Jordan" workshop was held in February with the presence of H.E. the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, supported by the Jordan Growth Multi-Donor Trust Fund and the Reform Secretariat. This workshop is part of an ongoing cooperation program with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources-Jordan to study legal and regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen production, use, and exports in Jordan. 58 participants from relevant public sector institutions and representatives of green hydrogen investors participated in the workshop.

Minister Al-Kharabsheh emphasized Jordan's advancement towards a green hydrogen economy. He highlighted that the Ministry has signed 12 memoranda of understandings and one framework agreement with international and local investors to develop green hydrogen projects in Jordan.

Participants engaged in discussions regarding the outcomes of green hydrogen and green ammonia project development options in Jordan. They also explored potential financing structures and risk distribution between private developers and the government, while reviewing current contractual arrangements for the deployment of energy and infrastructure investments in Jordan.