AMMAN – The
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh
Al-Kharabsheh, called for comprehensive Arab cooperation on Monday to make the
Arab world a major source of green energy production in all its forms, covering
its needs and exporting the surplus to consumer countries to achieve their
environmental sustainability goals and diversify energy sources.
اضافة اعلان
According to Al-Mamlaka TV, during his opening speech at the
12th Arab Energy Conference, titled "
Arab Countries' Efforts to Address
Energy Security Challenges," Kharabsheh emphasized that this requires
collective action by Arab countries to localize industries related to clean
energy projects, develop these industries across supply chains, enhance
innovation and technology, and attract investments in this field.
He highlighted the importance of developing
green electricity generation projects, energy storage, hydrogen production, and other
related industries, promoting Arab integration in manufacturing, operation,
production, and exchange, leading to increased stability and prosperity for
Arab peoples and the region.
Abundant energy
sources in the Arab world
Kharabsheh highlighted the abundant energy sources in the
Arab world, including fossil fuels and all forms of renewable energy (solar,
wind, and hydro).
Acknowledging the strategic geographic location of Arab
countries connecting Asia to Africa and Europe, Kharabsheh emphasized the
potential for the Arab world to become a major center for the transportation of
green energy and green hydrogen pipelines, leveraging its strategic ports for
future green energy exports.
Jordan's energy
sector
The Minister reviewed Jordan's experience in the energy
sector, citing challenges faced due to heavy reliance on energy imports and the
lack of source diversification. He highlighted strategic goals focusing on
energy security, sustainable sources, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Kharabsheh emphasized the importance of legislation, regulation, and leveraging
renewable energy resources.
He pointed out Jordan's achievements in
renewable energy,
becoming a major attraction for regional and international companies investing
in renewable energy projects. The country currently has approximately 2600
megawatts of renewable energy systems connected to the electrical grids,
producing around 27 percent of the total electricity in 2022. Jordan aims to
cover over 30 percent of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by
2030, according to the updated energy sector strategy.
Kharabsheh concluded by stating that Jordan is aligning with
global energy transition trends, developing policies, and regulatory frameworks
to attract investments in green hydrogen production, positioning Jordan as a
regional hub for exporting hydrogen, ammonia, and
green methanol. He
acknowledged the signing of memoranda of understanding with international
companies interested in conducting necessary studies for these projects.
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