Jordan''s New Electricity Law: Boosting Solar, Wind & Hydrogen
Jordan is entering a transformative era in its energy sector with a new electricity law now under review. This legislation is poised to be a game-changer, emphasizing renewable energy
Electrical energy exchange with Egypt has been ongoing, contributing to the stabilization of the Jordanian electrical network. Agreements have been reached to increase the export capacity of the Jericho area, and negotiations for electricity supply contracts to Iraq are in progress.
As a result, the volume of electricity coverage has reached 99% in all regions of the Kingdom, with the Rural Electrification Program playing a crucial role in this accomplishment. Work has also persisted in completing Jordan's electrical connections with neighboring countries and reinforcing existing interconnection lines.
The port has effectively secured the electrical system's natural gas requirements, leading to approximately 88% of electricity generation from natural gas by the end of 2018. This initiative has significantly bolstered Jordan's energy security and diversified its energy sources.
Work is also underway on a project to produce electricity from direct combustion of oil shale with a capacity of (470) megawatts, to be operational in 2020. The energy sector in Jordan has made significant achievements in recent years, but it faces various challenges.
Jordan is entering a transformative era in its energy sector with a new electricity law now under review. This legislation is poised to be a game-changer, emphasizing renewable energy
AMMAN — The Public Electricity Law of 2025, published in the Official Gazette, came into effect on Friday, marking a “significant” step in reforming Jordan''s energy sector.
Efforts to diversify energy sources, invest in domestic production, and explore renewable energy options can contribute to enhancing Jordan''s resilience to potential disruptions in the future.
The new law opens the door to major local and foreign investment in renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen, one of the most important sources of clean energy. It provides a
Jordan energy sector is characterized by the high dependency on imported energy and high growth rate of energy demands. The location of Jordan in a conflict hot spot makes the energy security of high
The study, titled Impact Assessment of Electricity Demand Management in Jordan, outlined three potential strategies, including maintaining the current system, implementing time-of
In a statement to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the Minister explained that the 2024 law introduces essential reforms aimed at enhancing system performance.
A new electricity law in Jordan will focus on expanding reliance on renewable energy and attracting investment in hydrogen production. Jordan''s parliamentary energy and mineral resources
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