Jordan Country Report
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Omar Alrosan, MSc

Country Overview• Jordan’s Climate is characterized as a hot, dryclimate characterized by long, hot, dry summers
and short, cool winters.
• Jordan’s population is approximately 11 Million• Jordan’s GDP is about 47 $ Billion.
• Jordan’s Economy is mostly from Commercial &Service Sector (60%) and the Industry Sector(23%)• Jordan’s main natural resources are phosphates,
potash and oil Shale.
• Jordan lacks large oil and gas reserves and ishighly dependent on imported energy sources(85%).

Energy Sector Vision and Strategic Goals
Jordan’s energy sector is well-developed with clear vision, mission, and strategic goals.

VisionSecuring Sustainable Energy
Supplies

MissionSetting and developing the policies
and legislation

Strategic Goals

Diversifying
Energy Sources

Increase the shareof local resources inthe energy mix

Increase the energy
efficiency use in all
sectors.

Sector Development
to Regional Energy
Exchange Hub.

Energy Sector Structure
Jordan’s energy sector has a simple structure and clear responsibilities
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission
Jordan Oil Terminals
Company
Oil Sector
Institutions

Electricity sector institutions

Electricity
Generation

Electricity
Distribution
Transmission

Central Gas
Distribution

Refineries

Oil Products
MarketingNational Petroleum
Company
Natural Gas
Transmission Company

Jordan's Primary Energy Supply
The primary energy mix is evolving, with renewable energy and local sources shares are rising.

Jordan's Final Energy Consumption
However, Jordan's final energy consumption breakdown is not changing.

Jordan's Energy Strategy 2020-2030
The Energy Strategy contributes to achieving the sector’s vision and strategic goals.

Way forward?
Challenges
Demand Behaviour• Temporal mismatch with renewableavailability
Renewables Variability• Matching supply with demand
Reduced capacity factor and efficiency of othergeneration units.
• Increase O&M costs and system costs

Solutions and Actions
Demand Response – Time of Use Tariff• Increase demand flexibility and improve temporal
matching with renewables.
Interconnection with neighbouring countries• Reduce variability in supply and demand
Pumped-hydro Storage Project• Reduce renewable curtailment and allow forrenewables expansion88

Energy Transition – Electric Mobility• Electric Vehicles has high market share.
• Rapid upetake coupled with noninteractive charging are exacerbating
peaky demand.
• Comprehensive study is ongoing toaddress issues and challenges of grid
impact, infrastructure promotion, andelectric tariffs.

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Energy Transition – Low Carbon Hydrogen
Low-carbon Hydrogen is under intense study in Jordan!

Low-carbon Hydrogen Economy

Infrastructure Development
Regulatory and Investment
Framework
Resources and Potential Mapping

Institutional Set-up
13.08.2024

10Jordan Energy Strategy Update

Electric GridDevelopmentand Storage
Studies

13.08.2024

ElectricMobilityStudies

Low-carbon
HydrogenStudies

UpdatedEnergy
Strategy11

Looking Forward to the Program!
Leverage the new knowledge and skills to advance Jordan's energy security by enacting sustainable policies andpractices.

How to develop energy efficiency legislation to create acomprehensive regulatory framework

How to develop policies to promotion creation a hydrogen-based
economy13.08.2024

12Thank You