Jordan has taken another major step toward its clean energy ambitions after signing a $1 billion agreement to develop the Kingdom’s first utility-scale green ammonia production facility.
The agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, brings together Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Jordan Green Ammonia Co., a Polish-Emirati consortium backed by Dutch technical expertise. The project is part of Jordan’s broader strategy to position itself as a regional center for renewable energy and green hydrogen production, capitalizing on its abundant solar and wind resources as well as Aqaba’s strategic role as an export gateway.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh described the agreement as a significant milestone in Jordan’s transition toward low-carbon industries and sustainable energy. He noted that the project will rely on green hydrogen produced using solar power through an off-grid system with renewable generation capacity of up to 550 megawatts, supported by advanced energy storage technologies.
According to the minister, the facility is expected to cost around $1 billion and produce nearly 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Financial close is targeted for September 2027, while commercial operations are scheduled to begin in November 2030.
The Cabinet-backed initiative is also expected to strengthen Aqaba’s role as a regional hub for green industries and clean energy exports. Officials say the development could pave the way for similar projects in the future while boosting Jordan’s standing in the global clean fuels market.
Al-Kharabsheh added that the project would support ammonia-related industries, open new export opportunities, and reinforce Jordan’s position as a regional leader in green industrial development. The facility is projected to cut more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year compared to conventional gas-based ammonia production, supporting the Kingdom’s climate and sustainability goals.
Jordan Green Ammonia Co. said the project would also serve as a center for technology transfer and skills development, creating specialized job opportunities throughout the construction, development, and operational phases.
Jordan’s energy and water sectors are currently undergoing major transformation through investments in renewable energy, smart grid systems, storage infrastructure, and water efficiency initiatives. Officials believe growing international interest in hydrogen and green ammonia projects reflects increasing confidence in Jordan’s investment climate and its emerging role in the global clean energy sector.
The signing ceremony was also attended by Minister of Investment Tareq Abughazaleh, with officials describing the agreement as a key step in integrating Jordan into the fast-growing global green hydrogen economy through partnerships with international investors and developers.
