Last March saw the signing of international financing and grant agreements totaling approximately $233 million to support Jordan's National Conveyor water project. Contributions from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom aim to accelerate the execution of this strategic initiative.
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Breakdown of International Grants (March Agreements):
United States: A $203 million grant agreement was signed through the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation as part of the Development Objective Grant Agreement (2020-2025).
United Kingdom: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth £5.3 million was signed to bolster Jordan’s water security efforts.
Germany: An additional grant of €22 million was finalized, bringing total German grants for this project to €127 million.
Project Goals and Infrastructure:
The project serves as a long-term solution to Jordan’s acute water scarcity, providing 300 million cubic meters of potable water annually—covering nearly 40% of the Kingdom's water needs starting in 2030. According to the government, the project has reached advanced stages of financial closure.
Key Technical Components:
Desalination Plant: Located in Aqaba with a capacity of 300 million cubic meters per year.
Conveyance System: A 438-kilometer pipeline system to pump desalinated water from Aqaba to Amman and other governorates.
Renewable Energy: A 281 MW solar power plant to provide sustainable energy for the project.
Economic and Environmental Impact:
The National Conveyor aims to alleviate pressure on depleted groundwater resources, support the recovery of water basins, and enhance the sector's resilience against climate change and population growth.
In February, the government also secured a financing agreement with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development worth 58 million Kuwaiti Dinars (~$189 million). This funding is dedicated to the project's electrical supply system, ensuring stable power and enhancing the grid's capacity to integrate renewable energy sources.
Source: Al-Mamlaka
