According to the 2024 Annual Report issued by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Jordan recorded 29,636 cases of illegal electricity usage, uncovered through 174,481 inspections of electric meters conducted in cooperation with electricity distribution companies and public security forces.
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The report also revealed that 918,449 smart meters were installed in 2024, a significant increase from 352,264 in 2023, representing a 161% growth.
As of the end of 2024, electricity distribution companies had installed approximately 1,679,598 smart meters, covering 69.3% of the total 2,422,537 subscribers across various sectors. All traditional meters were replaced with smart meters in the governorates of Tafileh, Salt, Madaba, and Ajloun during the year.
The number of renewable energy systems connected to the distribution network reached 81,146 under the net-metering system with a capacity of 853 MW, and 656 systems under the wheeling system with 315 MW.
The report highlighted that 1,642,669 individuals registered on the electricity subsidy platform, with 1,608,177 meters enrolled. A total of 788 students and employees received subsidies for second meters. Of 17,327 complaints filed on the platform, 17,202 were resolved. Electricity losses on the transmission network stood at 1.76%, and 11.85% on the distribution network.
In terms of renewable energy licensing, the commission issued three licenses for private-use electricity generation with a total nominal capacity of 8.69 MW. Additionally, 65 new public EV charging stations were licensed, bringing the total number of operational stations to 110, supporting the shift toward sustainable transportation and meeting rising demand for electric vehicles.
Electricity generation sources in 2024 were distributed as follows:
Conventional sources: 58%
Oil shale: 14%
Renewable energy: 27%
Imported from Egypt: 1%
The number of licenses granted for the supply, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of renewable energy systems was 132, compared to 238 in 2023.
Jordan's total consumption of petroleum derivatives reached 3.645 billion liters, distributed as follows:
Gasoline 90: 1.588 billion liters
Gasoline 95: 14 million liters
Diesel: 1.805 billion liters
Kerosene: 103 million liters
There were 708 operational fuel stations.
In the oil sector, the commission issued:
19 new fuel station licenses
12 license renewals
130 licenses to regularize existing stations
5 licenses for LPG cylinder storage facilities
26 renewals for LPG storage
184 licenses for LPG distribution centers
27 renewals for distribution agencies
1,315 approvals for operating central LPG installations
Jordan also inaugurated its first compressed natural gas station in Al-Risha to support the industrial sector and reduce energy costs. Measures were taken to ensure kerosene quality, using a chemical marker to detect illegal mixing with diesel.
The EMRC conducted:
862 field inspections on fuel and gas facilities
1,927 mineral export licenses
3,000 mineral import licenses
4 mining rights
178 quarry licenses
8 exploration licenses
40 licenses for explosive experts
2,897 inspections in the natural resources sector
In the radiation and nuclear sector, the commission issued 2,098 licenses and permits, including:
289 imported radiation devices
621 imported radioactive materials
9 exported radiation devices
153 re-exported radioactive materials
5 in-transit radiation devices
They also conducted 233 inspections on industrial and medical institutions and radiology centers. Of 161 institutions ordered to comply with regulations, 129 complied.
All radiation exposure levels among workers remained within legal limits. The commission reviewed 682 service provider reports and conducted 6,796 exposure assessments.
There were:
109 fixed radiation monitoring devices at borders
1,865,650 radiation screenings of passengers, trucks, and vehicles
7,553 secondary and portable device screenings
25,655 transactions processed through the ASYCUDA system
6 mobile radiation detection vehicles
In 2024, a comprehensive evaluation of the Integrated Nuclear Security Plan was completed in cooperation with the IAEA and national security bodies. The commission also developed the first integrated nuclear maintenance management program in the region.
To enhance emergency preparedness, the EMRC:
Activated an early warning system
Deployed 20 fixed radiation monitoring stations across the country
Connected the national monitoring system to the IAEA’s IRMIS, becoming the first Arab country to do so
The commission also expanded its capabilities in nuclear forensic analysis to assist in investigations involving radioactive materials. Comprehensive radiation inspections were conducted on all imported, exported, and transiting goods, with “Radiation-Free Certificates” issued accordingly.
Jordan renewed its ISO laboratory accreditation and obtained new international accreditation for 2024, affirming its commitment to high-quality laboratory standards.
The Emergency and Monitoring Center responded to:
10 emergency activations
498 complaints
14,770 inquiries
It also updated 30 sector-specific emergency plans covering electricity, renewable energy, oil, natural resources, and nuclear sectors.
A new central monitoring system was introduced to track fuel stock levels at 312 automated stations belonging to Jordan’s three main fuel marketing companies.
The commission launched a mobile app allowing users to locate licensed public EV charging stations across the country, identify charger types (fast/slow), and choose based on vehicle compatibility and location.
In 2024, the commission:
Conducted 36 sector-wide inspection campaigns
Raised alert levels 10 times to ensure the supply of electricity and fuel
Continued efforts to regulate tariffs, and analyzed financial and regulatory aspects of the energy and natural resources sectors
According to the National Information System, the commission:
Received 10,176 applications
Accepted 10,124 monthly requests
Rejected 52 non-compliant requests
Handled 13 data access requests
Served 12,600 service recipients
Processed 9,423 complaints (of which 9,275 were resolved, and 148 are in progress)
As of the end of 2024, 37 services were converted into electronic services, with three phases of the digital transformation project completed. The fourth phase is expected in 2025.
(Petra News Agency)
