On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced Jordan's most notable achievements in the energy and mining sectors over the past years. The Ministry emphasized that these achievements represent a national success story that strengthens Jordan's position regionally and globally. They are in line with the Economic Modernization Vision launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II, which the government seeks to implement to enhance the business and investment environment and achieve sustainable development.
These achievements have been clearly reflected in national growth indicators and have contributed to positioning Jordan among the leading countries in the fields of renewable energy and mining.
In the energy sector:
- The contribution of renewable energy projects to the electricity mix reached approximately 26.9% by the end of 2024.
- The installed capacity of renewable energy projects on the grid reached approximately 2,840.2 megawatts.
- Storage capacity for petroleum products has been significantly developed, with increased storage capacity for petroleum derivatives.
- Increasing the capacity of the Risha gas field to 32 million cubic feet per day.
- Investments in the renewable energy sector amounted to 2.15 billion Jordanian dinars.
- Jordan is working to strengthen its role in the field of green hydrogen by preparing a national roadmap and an integrated strategy in cooperation with international partners.
In the mining sector:
- Focusing on developing phosphate and potash reserves.
- Launching exploration programs for copper, gold, and industrial rocks.
- The Ministry launched an interactive map of mineral resources in 2022.
- The Ministry signed 11 memoranda of understanding with international companies for exploration and drilling of strategic minerals.
- The Ministry created a comprehensive electronic platform showcasing investment opportunities in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors.
The Ministry affirms that these achievements reflect Jordan's commitment to achieving sustainable development and diversifying sources of national income, contributing to build a prosperous and sustainable future for future generations.
The detailed report is available at:
https://www.memr.gov.jo/AR//NewsDetails/20255241
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