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Summary
The
Government of Jordan (GOJ) faces challenges in the energy sector, rising demand due to
population growth, increased per capita consumption and a reduction in the availability of market
priced fuel. Jordan imports ! percent of its oil and gas, which accounts for almost "# percent of
the $ountry%s Gross &omestic 'roduct (G&').
The rising cost of importing energy resources has forced the government to reconsider its energy
consumption policies and address the issue of reliance on international energy markets for direct
imports.
Jordan does not have the natural resources of its neighbors and has traditionally imported nearly
all of its energy and fuel re(uirements. )nder its new *ational +nergy ,trategy, renewable and
nuclear energy is set to transform the kingdom into a net e-porter by "#.#, despite a rapidly
growing population. /s the price of oil remains high, energy security has become even more of a
priority to Jordan. The government is seeking an investment of ),012 billion in this sector by
"#"#. The most prominent proposals include developing civil nuclear power, oil shale and
renewable. The plans aim to increase the renewable energy share in the energy mi- from "3 to
43 by "#15 and to "#3 by "#"#.
6ind will be one of the ma7or sources of energy. *egotiations for the kingdom%s first wind farm
are in the final stages. The government aims to generate some !##86 by "#15 and to double
this capacity by "#"#. Other sources will be solar power with !##86 of generation by "#"#
and 5#86 through waste to energy technology.
6ith all of these pro7ects in the works, the energy sector is one of the strongest prospects for
investment in the Jordanian economy. /lthough challenges remain, most notably securing
financing during the downturn and keeping up with the pace of demand, the sector should see
ma7or growth in the ne-t two decades.
6ith only 53 market share9 01. million out of 0... million, /merican manufacturers and
suppliers of renewable energy e(uipment and technologies have great opportunities to serve this
sector and e-port their products and services to Jordan specially that /merican made products
are favorable because of their (uality and competitiveness.
Jordan: Renewable Energy ar!et

Fareedon Hartoqa
September 14
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Energy ar!et
The :ashemite ;ingdom of Jordan%s (Jordan) energy sector will undergo ma7or moderni<ation in
the ne-t 1#=15 years with the approval of Jordan%s new +nergy 8aster 'lan by the cabinet, which
will in7ect about 012 billion of public and private sectors capital.
This 8aster 'lan will cover all the activities of the sector from the e-ploitations of natural
resources to electricity tariff levels, including energy demand, power sector development, gas
distribution, oil refining, and renewable energy.
The plan also covers legislative and regulatory reforms. )nder the first phase, Jordan will call
for international investment in new power generation, gas distribution business, and the
restructuring and reform of refined products sector.
This energy strategy seeks to increase dependence on local energy sources, from the current >
percent to "5 percent by "#15, and up to . percent by "#"#. 'lacing more emphasis on the
utili<ation of renewable energies will attempt to remove reliance on the traditional energy
sources, especially oil which is imported from neighboring countries. This will also be
paralleled with the reduction of energy produced from oil from 52 percent currently to ># percent
in "#"#. The ,trategy includes a goal of increasing the percentage of renewable energy in
national primary energy production to percent in "#"#. This transition should be done through
a package of investments estimated at ),0 1.>= "." billion. The investment package includes
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?uild=operate=transfer (?OT) deals for wind energy with a total capacity of 1## megawatts
(86s) and solar energy innovations for !## 86. The strategy includes other recommendations
on energy conservation that includes grant e-emptions to energy=saving vehicles, e-emption of
solar water heaters from sales ta-, implementation of building code regulations that conserve
energy and the creation of national award for rationali<ation of energy consumption.
One important component of the *ational )tili<ation ,trategy is the formulation of renewable
energy legislation. The @enewable +nergy Aaw was approved in "#1# provides a legal mandate
for the government to implement the followingB
*ew renewable energy regulatory frameworks related to electricity market and grid
access
+nergy facilities
Ciscal and non=fiscal incentives for renewable energy investors and local technology
manufacturers
Green power promotion and creation of @enewable +nergy and +nergy +fficiency Cund
?ecause of the rising environmental impact from stationary and mobile point sources, the
*ational +nergy 'olicy mandates a strong emphasis on efficient and clean generation of power.
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Cor these reasons, the government of Jordan is giving considerable attention to the utili<ation and
implementation of new and renewable energy resources.
Renewable Energy "ro#pe$t#
Wind
Jordan has significant wind energy resources that could be potentially e-ploited for power
generation. The countryDs 6ind /tlas indicates that some areas in the *orthern and 6estern
regions of the country have wind speeds that e-ceed 4 metersEsecond (8E,). Two wind pilot
pro7ects e-ist in the $ounty with a capacity of 1.5 86. They have been running since early
1#.
$urrently, two wind pro7ects are proceeding. The first one is F/l=;hamshahG for .#=>#86, a
Greece company was selected to build the pro7ect but still negotiating with the Government the
prices. The second one F/l=Cu7ei7G for 2#=#86, the 8inistry of +nergy and 8ineral @esources
(8+8@) is reviewing proposals from companies that showed interest in the pro7ect.
Solar Energy
Jordan is blessed with an abundance of solar energy, which is evident from the annual daily
average solar irradiance on a hori<ontal surface ranges between 5=4 ;ilowattsEhr (k6h)Em"9 one
of the highest figures in the world. ,everal studies on solar energy pro7ects are being carried out
on decentrali<ed solar 'H systems to provide energy services to remote and rural villages.
'resently in Jordan, with a total capacity of 1,### k6 peak are operating in the rural and remote
villages providing electricity for lighting, water pumping and other social services. 8oreover,
they are interested in developing additional solar thermal for domestic utili<ation. /bout 15
percent of total households are e(uipped with solar water heating systems I with a goal to
increase it to .#3 by "#"#. They contribute up to1 percent of the total energy consumption at
present.
Two feasibility studies are presently under way for two solar power plants. The first one is
1##86 plant done by 8illennium for +nergy Jndustries using $oncentrated ,olar 'ower ($,')
technology. The second one is also a 1##86 plant conducted by ;awar +nergy F,hams 8a%an
'ro7ectG using 'H technology. ?oth of these studies are funded by ).,. Trade and &evelopment
/gency (),T&/).
Biogas
?iogas from municipal waste represents a viable resource for electricity generation in Jordan. /
1 86 pilot demonstration pro7ect using municipal solid waste (8,6) through landfill and
biogas technology systems was constructed and commissioned in "##1. The pro7ect was
e-panded in "##2 to about > 86. Jordan plans to introduce about >#=5# 86 waste energy
power pro7ects by "#"#.
Geothermal
@ecently, this resource was investigated by a consulting firm hired by 8+8@ to evaluate the
techno=economic potential of geothermal energy for power generation. The results of the study
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showed that further deep drilling (up to .,### meters) is re(uired in order to 7udge on the techno=
economic feasibility of this resource, where a @oad 8ap showing the re(uired actions and costs
was developed for this approach.
Hydropower
:ydropower resources are very limited in Jordan. The countryDs only hydropower plant is the
;ing Talal &am with 4 86 installed power capacity which generates "5 G6h of electricity
annually. :ydropower turbines with total rated capacity of ! 86 were also installed at /(aba
'ower ,tation using the available head of returning cooling sea water. Harious studies show an
additional hydro resource potential of >##=2## 86 could be e-ploited from the >##=meter
elevation difference between @ed and &ead ,eas through the proposed @ed=&ead ,ea $anal
pro7ect.
%e#t "ro#pe$t#
"## "#1#
Total 8arket ,i<e >5,2!1,52! .,.#,.45
Total Aocal 'roduction >,"1,2!5 1#,>4>,>.
Total +-ports >,245,.1" 1","!5,#"5
Total Jmports >!,514,#.. >1,12#,!1
Jmports from the ).,. 1,>.>,!>! 1,2.,#!
+-change @ateB 1 ),& #.4#2 #.4#2
KThe figures above are from Jordan &epartment of ,tatistics
KKTotal 8arket ,i<e L (Total Aocal 'roduction M Total Jmports) I (Total +-ports)
/t present, the ).,. share in Jordan%s renewable energy market is only 53 with 01. million out
of 0... million, which means that there are many opportunities for /merican manufacturers and
suppliers to e-port to this market.
$urrent and future pro7ects in Jordan will need everything related to renewable energy industry
either technology, e(uipment and consultancy services. The market will be open from solar cells
and panels, wind turbines and blades, generators, support structures, energy software
management and many more.
/lthough the Jordanian government it focusing on the wind power pro7ects at the moment, solar
power pro7ects will become more of an interest after its technology becomes cheaper and more
available, in particular that Jordan has one of the highest annual daily average solar irradiance on
a hori<ontal surface that ranges between 5=4 k6:Em".
ar!et Entry
The Jordanian market, like most nontraditional markets, is best entered by working closely with
a local agent, distributor or partner. /merican companies, however, can invest and bid directly on
the energy pro7ects in Jordan. Jordanian firms, across multiple sectors, regard highly ).,.
products for their (uality and advanced technology. @elatively weak representation on the
Jordanian markets has been cited. There is still much room for the introduction of new ).,.
products, services and franchises. The perception of distance, delivery time and lack of
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familiarity with ).,. products also triggers the need for strong representation by local agents.
).,. firms considering the Jordanian market should focus on understanding the specificity of this
market as well as the potential for using Jordan as a regional hub for certain types of products or
services. 6orking closely with Jordanian agents, distributors or partners is essential to ensure a
competitive position and successful market entry.
Re#our$e# & 'onta$t#
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR)
The 8+8@ was established in 12>, it is entrusted with administering and organi<ing the energy
sector so it achieves the national ob7ectives. Jn light of the restructuring process of the energy
sector, the responsibilities of the 8inistry were amended to include the comprehensive planning
process of the sector. They also set the general plans and ensure implementation in a way that
achieves the general ob7ectives of the energy sector. The most important ob7ectives are providing
energy in its various forms, developing and organi<ing this sector, and e-changing electric power
with neighboring countries. Jt is also charged with attracting international capital for investment
in this field, especially the generation of electric power, the production of oil derivatives,
transportation of oil and gas, and utili<ation of local energy sources.
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National Electrical ower !ompany (NE!")
*ational +lectric 'ower $ompany (*+'$O) was the natural and legal successor to Jordan
+lectricity /uthority which was established in accordance with special &ecree *o. ("1) of 1!4,
has an independent financial and administrative e-istence. To allow the new company to
perform its activities, a 1! &ecree subse(uently amended by another &ecree in 1, was
issued to regulate the electricity sector in Jordan, with respect to power generation and
transmission.
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Electricity Regulatory !ommission (ER!)
+@$ was established based on the $ouncil of 8inisters decision issued on January 15, "##1. /
council of commissioners was appointed on October 15, "##5.
The +@$ ob7ective is to ensure the rights of consumers and to resolve any complaints that may
occur between the consumer and +lectricity companies
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National Research Energy !enter (NER!)
The *ational +nergy @esearch $enter (*+@$) was established in /mman = Jordan for the
purposes of research, development and training in the fields of new and renewable energy. They
raise the efficiency of using energy in the different economic sectors. This research center is
considered a speciali<ed science and technological center working under the umbrella of the
:igher $ouncil for ,cience and Technology.
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!entral Electricity Generating !ompany (!EG!")
Operation of the $+G$O started in 1 under efforts to transform the Jordan +lectricity
/uthority to a public company. /fterwards, the company was restructured to become three
companies, each of which handles a speciali<ed activity. The company generates around !#3 of
the electrical energy in the kingdom. They run, operate and maintain all its power plants. The
electrical energy produced is sold to the *+'$O. $+G$O was privati<ed in "##4.
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Amman East Power Plant
Jn /pril "##4, /+,, a ).,. energy company, e-panded into Jordan, where it has constructed the
country%s first independent power pro7ect, a .4# 86 combined cycle gas=fired ($$GT) power
plant located outside of /mman. /+, Jordan ',$ is also known as the /mman +ast 'ower
'ro7ect.
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Samra Electric ower Generating !ompany
Jn "##! ,amra had accomplished the first stage of the /l ,amra ,tation 'ro7ect for +lectricity
Generation with generation capacity of .## megawatt. The station consists of two gas turbines and a
steam unit. Jt operates within the compound circle system and provides Jordan with "53 of the total
electricity generated.
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The pro7ect is still under construction
(he $ordan Electric ower !ompany ($E!")
Cormed in 1>4 as a private power company, J+'$O serves /mman and central Jordan. it
supplies about !> percent of electricity consumed in Jordan. J+'$O is not fully privati<ed9 the
Jordanian government owns ". percent.
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(he Electricity )istri*ution !ompany (E)!")
+&$O was established in 14, as part of the break=up of the Jordan +nergy /uthority. Jt was
privati<ed in *ovember "##4 when it was purchased by ;ingdom +lectricity $ompany (;+$).
+&$O covers the south and east regions of Jordan, with 2,.! km of network that serves
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