Energy
From The Report: Jordan 2016
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Though it lacks the petroleum resources of many of its Arab neighbours, Jordan’s limited hydrocarbons have helped its energy industry become one of the most progressive and dynamic in the region. Development of renewable and nuclear energy is set to significantly boost domestic capacity and reduce the kingdom’s fuel bill in the coming years. The emphasis on renewables should help Jordan showcase its commitment to a serious climate change policy; it has already committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 14%.

This chapter contains interviews with Ibrahim Saif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources; and Adnan Z Amin, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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Overview

Staying power: Long-term solutions are the focus of sector strategy
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Though it lacks the petroleum resources of many of its Arab neighbours, Jordan’s hydrocarbons shortfall has led its energy industry to become one of the most progressive and dynamic in the region, with renewables development and nuclear energy set to significantly boost domestic capacity and reduce the kingdom’s fuel bill in the coming years. The emphasis on renewables should help Jordan showcase its commitment to a serious climate change policy. The country has already committed to reducing…

Analysis

Raring to go: The government is looking to secure new sources of power
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After disruptions to an Egyptian pipeline that had supplied the majority of Jordan’s electricity demand prior to 2011, the Jordanian government is moving to reduce expensive fuel imports and boost domestic generating capacity by building several new power plants. Comprising a diverse energy mix of gas, oil shale and renewable projects, these plants are expected to boost Jordan’s combined capacity by over 1000 MW in the coming years. Although low crude prices have had an impact on Jordan’s largest…

Interview

Balancing the mix: OBG talks to Ibrahim Saif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
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Interview:Ibrahim Saif To what extent is the Green Corridor project a priority for the administration? IBRAHIM SAIF: It is a high priority and we are very much on course. We have already secured funding from a European Investment Bank-led consortium for €170m. We have already done the pre-qualification, the tendering process has started and, in the end, the project will be implemented in phases. As a result, the work will enhance grid capacity inside Jordan by about 700 MW, which will be…

Interview

Renewed vigour: OBG talks to Adnan Z Amin, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
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Interview:Adnan Z Amin How would you assess the measures taken by Jordan to increase the use of renewable energy sources? ADNAN Z AMIN: Jordan’s energy demand is rapidly increasing: by 2020 it is expected to be double what it was in 2007. To meet this need while also achieving social, economic and environmental targets, Jordan must shift away from its reliance on costly fossil fuel imports. The government recognises this, and has adjusted its energy strategy to take advantage of its tremendous…

Analysis

Brighter days: A push to increase the share of renewables makes progress
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The expansion of Jordan’s renewable energy segment has seen a marked acceleration in recent years, with nearly 1000 MW of solar and wind projects currently being implemented. These developments dovetail with a national strategy aimed at raising the share of renewables in the energy mix to 10% by 2020, equivalent to a generating capacity of some 1500 MW. Giving The Green Light Development of renewable energy sources has become increasingly critical for Jordan in recent years, as fuel oil imports…