The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed its first investment agreement for green ammonia production, marking a pivotal milestone in Jordan's transition toward a green economy. The landmark project will be hosted in Aqaba with a total investment cost exceeding $1 billion.
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The project is a strategic partnership between Jordan, the UAE, and Poland, backed by European financing and Dutch technical support. It is expected to produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually, solidifying Jordan’s position on the global clean energy map while creating thousands of jobs and stimulating sustainable industrial investment.
Aqaba: A Strategic Logistics Hub
Eng. Haneen Saeed, Head of the Green Hydrogen Division at the Ministry, stated that the Jordan Green Ammonia Company chose Aqaba due to the project’s export-oriented nature. The city’s strategic location and advanced logistics infrastructure make it the ideal gateway for exporting green ammonia via sea to international markets.
Key Components of the Project:
Renewable Energy: A 550 MW solar power plant located in Wadi Araba.
Infrastructure: A 52 km power transmission line connecting the solar plant to Aqaba’s southern shore.
Production Facility: A state-of-the-art facility for green hydrogen and ammonia production utilizing seawater desalination and solar energy to ensure zero carbon emissions.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
The project is set to provide a significant boost to the local economy:
Construction Phase: Expected to create 5,000 to 6,000 jobs.
Operational Phase: Will provide approximately 600 permanent positions in specialized fields such as chemical and electrical engineering, industrial system operations, and logistics.
Priority Hiring: Employment priority will be given to the Jordanian workforce across technical, operational, and administrative roles.
Timeline and Vision
Wael Suleiman, CEO of the Jordan Green Ammonia Company, noted that the financial closure of the project is anticipated by the end of 2027. Construction is expected to take three years, with the first commercial exports scheduled for 2030.
The company is a joint venture between Poland's Hynfra and the UAE's Fidelity. This investment is viewed as the beginning of a series of complementary green projects aimed at transforming Aqaba into a regional hub for clean industries and renewable energy.
(Petra - Dina Mahadin)
