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AL-Kharabsheh: Strategic Projects to Promote Self-Reliance and Develop the Green Hydrogen Sector

AL-Kharabsheh: Jordan is on its way to become a regional clean energy center by 2035

October 6, 2025 – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh sponsored a dialogue organized by the Jordan Engineers Syndicate's Energy Committee on Monday, titled "The Energy Sector in the Economic Modernization Vision," which addressed the most prominent aspects of future work for energy sector in the Kingdom.

Kharabsheh emphasized that the ministry's priorities focus on enhancing self-reliance and reducing the import bill by implementing six initiatives and 32 priorities within the second executive program of the Economic Modernization Vision (2026–2029). He noted that the ministry is working to update its energy strategy (2025–2035) to incorporate the latest developments in the global energy sector, including new technologies such as hydrogen and storage.

Al-Kharabsheh explained that the Ministry is implementing strategic projects to increase domestic production. These projects include developing the gas fields in Risha, Sarhan, and Hamza, intensifying exploration and drilling operations in North Risha and East Safawi, and expanding gas networks and connecting them to the Arab Pipeline to cover Amman, Zarqa, and the industrial cities. Renewable energy projects with a capacity of 300 megawatts from solar and wind power are also being implemented, as are energy storage projects using batteries and water pumping.

He pointed out that progress is being made in developing the green hydrogen sector through the implementation of approximately 14 projects and studying joint infrastructure, which will enhance Jordan's position as a regional center for the production and the export of clean energy.

Al-Kharabsheh noted that the Ministry is adopting a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges facing the sector, including storage and regional electrical interconnection, maximizing national resources, and implementing smart meters as part of digitalizing transformation programs.

He explained that the Ministry's goal is to achieve added value for the economy and society by reducing energy costs for industry, supporting energy efficiency programs and solar heaters, and delivering electricity to remote areas via Rural Fils, in addition to implementing time-based tariffs to rationalize consumption and achieve financial efficiency and fairness in the distribution of revenues.