Jordan is moving forward with plans for a large scale green hydrogen project that could produce 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, as the country seeks to establish a role in the emerging clean fuels market.
A newly approved land use agreement with China’s United Energy Group (UEG) allows feasibility studies to proceed for a proposed $1.2 billion facility, marking another step in Jordan’s effort to attract investment into renewable energy and hydrogen based industries.
The project follows a memorandum of understanding signed between Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and UEG in September 2025. The agreement covers feasibility assessments for a green hydrogen and ammonia production complex designed primarily for export markets.
The development reflects a broader regional shift. While Gulf Cooperation Council countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have advanced some of the largest hydrogen export initiatives globally, Jordan is attempting to build a competitive position by leveraging renewable resources, industrial capabilities and strategic geographic access.
The proposed project’s focus on green ammonia highlights the direction of the global hydrogen market. Instead of exporting hydrogen directly, many countries are prioritizing ammonia production because it is easier to store and transport using existing maritime infrastructure.
Green ammonia is produced by combining renewable powered hydrogen with nitrogen captured from the air. It is being considered for applications including fertilizer production, shipping fuels and industrial feedstocks. However, its competitiveness depends on reducing production costs and securing long term buyers willing to pay a premium for lower carbon alternatives.
Jordan’s planned annual production capacity of 200,000 tonnes would place the project within the scale of emerging international green ammonia developments, although significantly smaller than some mega projects being planned in the Gulf region and other resource rich markets.
Jordan’s hydrogen ambitions are developing in an increasingly competitive environment. Countries with larger renewable energy resources and stronger access to capital are already building hydrogen export strategies around large solar and wind developments.
Oman, for example, has promoted multi billion dollar green hydrogen projects supported by extensive renewable energy zones and export infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has also advanced large scale hydrogen and ammonia developments linked to industrial clusters and international export partnerships.
For Jordan, the challenge will be achieving competitive production costs while managing constraints such as land availability, water requirements and infrastructure investment. Green hydrogen production requires significant renewable electricity and, depending on the technology pathway, access to water resources that can become a limiting factor in arid regions.
The country’s ability to compete may depend less on matching the scale of Gulf projects and more on integrating hydrogen production with existing industries and export routes.
Jordan has expanded renewable energy deployment over the past decade, particularly in solar and wind power. These resources provide the foundation for green hydrogen production, but converting renewable electricity into an export industry requires additional infrastructure.
Large scale hydrogen projects require electrolyzers, power generation assets, storage systems, ammonia synthesis facilities and logistics networks. Each stage adds capital requirements and operational complexity.
The feasibility study phase will therefore be critical in determining whether the proposed project can secure affordable renewable power, achieve reliable production levels and attract long term demand commitments.
Financing remains a central issue across the global hydrogen sector. Many announced projects worldwide have faced delays because developers have struggled to secure investment decisions without confirmed offtake agreements and supportive regulatory frameworks.
Jordan’s interest in green hydrogen extends beyond energy exports. The government has promoted hydrogen development as part of a wider strategy to attract green industries and diversify the economy.
Potential domestic applications include renewable powered industrial production, fertilizer manufacturing and integration with existing chemical industries. Developing local value chains could provide greater economic benefits than relying solely on exporting hydrogen derivatives.
