Jordan Signs Historic 1 Billion Dollar Green Ammonia Deal to Launch Clean Energy Export Hub

Jordan has signed a landmark 1 billion dollar investment agreement to develop its first utility-scale green ammonia production facility marking the kingdom’s official entry into the global hydrogen economy. The Council of Ministers approved the deal with Jordan Green Ammonia Company a joint venture between Poland’s Hynfra Group and UAE-based Fidelity Group to construct an integrated facility near the strategic port city of Aqaba.

The ambitious project will feature a 550MW solar power installation supported by 500MWh of battery energy storage technology enabling the plant to operate completely independently from Jordan’s national electricity grid. Through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy the facility will produce approximately 100000 tonnes of green ammonia annually without relying on conventional fossil fuel-intensive production methods.

Jordan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Al-Kharabsheh described the agreement as an important milestone in the kingdom’s energy transition reflecting Jordan’s ability to attract investment in green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels. The project is expected to generate between 5000 and 6000 jobs during construction and around 600 permanent positions after operations begin with priority given to Jordanian workers across technical engineering and operational fields.

The development forms part of Jordan’s broader 2025-2035 energy strategy which aims to transform the country into a green hydrogen and ammonia exporter. Under both basic and optimistic scenarios outlined by the energy ministry the renewable energy share of Jordan’s energy mix will rise from about 23 percent at present to between 40 and 55 percent by 2035. The strategy projects the beginning of green hydrogen production reaching approximately 500000 tonnes by 2035.

Financial close for the project is anticipated by September 2027 with commercial operations scheduled to commence in November 2030. The facility will leverage Aqaba’s strategic location and existing port infrastructure to facilitate exports to high-demand markets in Europe and Asia. Danish engineering firm Topsoe will provide its ammonia synthesis technology for converting green hydrogen into ammonia.

Jordan plans to establish 14 green hydrogen and ammonia projects under its 2026-2029 executive development program as part of efforts to expand renewable energy sources to 50 percent by 2030. The current project is projected to mitigate approximately 200000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year compared to conventional ammonia production methods that rely on natural gas.

Green ammonia serves multiple functions as a carbon-neutral fuel including use as sustainable fertilizer zero-carbon maritime fuel clean hydrogen carrier and renewable energy storage. It can also be used directly in modified gas turbines or fuel cells to generate electricity. The project aligns with Jordan’s strategy to leverage its renewable energy resources strategic location and export infrastructure to attract large-scale green industrial projects targeting international markets.

Industry leaders view the initiative as a major step toward developing modern energy security frameworks while contributing to decarbonization of sectors such as agriculture and maritime transport. The investment represents substantial foreign direct investment validating Jordan’s modernized legislative framework designed to attract green capital and position the kingdom as an emerging player in the global green hydrogen and ammonia ecosystem.