RIYADH — Jordan has approved an ambitious 10-year energy strategy aimed at strengthening energy security, expanding domestic gas production, and accelerating the transition toward cleaner power sources.
The plan, covering 2025 to 2035, sets out a roadmap for policy, investment, and infrastructure development across the energy sector. Backed by the cabinet and outlined by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the strategy prioritizes reducing reliance on imports while enhancing economic competitiveness and system resilience.
Central to the initiative is the expansion of the Risha gas field, a key domestic resource. Authorities aim to raise output to 418 million cubic feet per day by 2029, with production expected to nearly double to 812 million cubic feet per day by 2035. A new pipeline linking the field to the Arab Gas Pipeline is also planned, with operations targeted to begin by the end of the decade.
Jordan is also placing significant emphasis on renewable energy and emerging fuels. The strategy targets a 40% share of renewables in the national electricity mix by 2035, supported by new solar and wind capacity. In parallel, the country plans to launch commercial green hydrogen production by 2030, scaling up to approximately 500,000 tonnes annually within five years.
Natural gas will play an expanded role in powering industry, with demand projected to reach 173 million cubic feet per day by 2035. Distribution networks in major urban centers, including Amman and Zarqa, are set to be extended to serve residential, commercial, and industrial users.
To meet growing electricity demand, the government intends to expand combined-cycle power generation between 2027 and 2030, alongside investments in energy storage solutions such as battery systems and pumped-storage facilities. Grid efficiency is also a priority, with plans to reduce electricity losses to 8% by 2035.
On the demand side, Jordan will introduce time-of-use tariffs across all sectors by September, a move designed to better manage consumption and ease pressure during peak periods.
The transport sector is another focal point, with the strategy aiming for electric vehicles to make up 60% of new car sales. Total EV numbers are projected to reach around 500,000, complemented by the adoption of compressed natural gas, particularly for heavy-duty transport.
Officials say the approach is designed to boost self-reliance while ensuring a more flexible and sustainable energy system.
Jordan’s roadmap aligns with broader regional trends, as countries across the Middle East pursue a balance between energy security and decarbonization. The United Arab Emirates is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, Saudi Arabia aims to generate around half of its electricity from renewables by 2030, and Qatar continues to expand liquefied natural gas capacity while investing in solar power as part of its diversification strategy.
