Jordan signs first $1bn green ammonia investment agreement

Jordan has signed its first investment agreement for the production of green ammonia, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s ambitions to expand clean energy and low-carbon fuel production.

The agreement was signed on 10 May 2026 by Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr Jaafar Hassan, alongside the Jordan Green Ammonia Company — a Polish-Emirati consortium supported by Dutch technical expertise.

Valued at approximately $1 billion, the project is the first of its kind in Jordan focused on green hydrogen and green ammonia production. It forms part of the country’s wider strategy to accelerate investment in sustainable energy and strengthen environmental commitments.

The development will be based in Aqaba and will use solar-powered electrolysis to produce green hydrogen independently from Jordan’s national electricity grid. The facility is expected to operate with up to 550MW of renewable energy generation capacity, supported by advanced storage systems.

Once operational, the project is expected to produce around 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.

Financial close is anticipated in September 2027, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in November 2030. Jordan expects the initiative to strengthen its position as a regional hub for green industry and clean fuel exports.

The project is also projected to reduce more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year compared with conventional ammonia production using natural gas.

Officials said the agreement would support knowledge transfer, introduce advanced technologies to the Kingdom and create skilled employment opportunities throughout the construction and operational phases.

The investment highlights growing international interest in Jordan’s green hydrogen sector, supported by the country’s developing regulatory framework and strategic infrastructure capabilities.