Jordan ‘s Energy Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese renewable energy company HDsolar to develop green hydrogen production facilities in the country. The project aims to produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, marking a significant step in Jordan’s renewable energy transition.
Key Project Details
Energy Minister Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh and HDsolar Regional Director Zhu Xiufeng signed the agreement, which establishes a framework for:
- Initial feasibility studies for green hydrogen production
- Project development guidelines and implementation strategies
- Investment parameters for final agreement
- Infrastructure development planning
- Environmental impact assessments
The partnership represents a major advancement in Jordan’s sustainable energy portfolio, combining local resources with international expertise in renewable energy development.
Investment and Economic Impact
The agreement with HDsolar contributes to Jordan’s growing green energy sector:
- Creates new employment opportunities in renewable energy
- Attracts foreign direct investment
- Strengthens bilateral relations with China
- Enhances Jordan’s position in the global green hydrogen market
- Supports economic diversification goals
Company Background
Hangzhou Huading New Energy Co. Ltd. (HDsolar) brings significant expertise in renewable energy:
- Specializes in photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) projects
- Has manufactured components for over 1,000 PV projects worldwide
- Demonstrates proven track record in renewable energy development
- Maintains extensive experience in international project management
- Employs cutting-edge technology in sustainable energy solutions
Jordan’s Green Hydrogen Strategy
This agreement marks Jordan’s 14th MOU for green hydrogen and ammonia production, reinforcing the country’s vision to become a regional and global hydrogen export hub. Current progress includes:
- 8 investors have submitted initial feasibility studies
- 3 projects are in final study preparation stages
- Projected investment volume of $28 billion by 2030
- Expected creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs
- Potential to establish Jordan as a key player in the Middle East’s green energy transition
Project Implementation Timeline
The development process will proceed in several phases:
- Initial feasibility studies and site assessment
- Environmental and social impact evaluations
- Technical design and engineering plans
- Infrastructure development
- Construction and implementation
- Operational testing and commissioning
Regional Significance
The project positions Jordan as a pioneer in Middle Eastern green hydrogen production:
- Strengthens regional energy security
- Promotes sustainable development goals
- Creates opportunities for technology transfer
- Establishes new export possibilities
- Supports global decarbonization efforts
The signing ceremony included Ministry Secretary-General Eng. Amani Al-Azzam, ministry engineers specializing in green hydrogen, and HDsolar representatives, demonstrating the high-level commitment to this strategic initiative.
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