Jordan and China Three Gorges International signed a MoU for 200,000 ton green ammonia project
Amman-- Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and Regional Director of China Three Gorges International (CTGI) Renewable Energy Partners Mohammad Abu Atieh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 4 to conduct feasibility studies for the development of green hydrogen projects in Jordan, according to news release of Jordan government.
Photo: the signing ceremony, Source: Jordan government
The MoU sets a target of producing 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually, outlining the framework for collaboration between the Jordanian government and CTGI.
The feasibility studies will assess the viability of establishing a new green hydrogen project, with the ministry planning to continue its partnership based on the study's outcomes until a final investment agreement is reached.
Kharabsheh emphasized the importance of this partnership, noting it marks the 13th agreement in the field of green hydrogen and green ammonia production.
He highlighted the ministry's vision to transform Jordan into a regional and global hub for hydrogen production and export. The minister reiterated the government's commitment to facilitating investments in the hydrogen industry, recognizing it as a strategic opportunity for both Jordan and international investors.
Jordan benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, a strategic proximity to green hydrogen import markets, investment-friendly regulations, and a well-established infrastructure, which make it has great potential to be a major international green hydrogen supplier. Additionally, the green hydrogen value chain will create jobs and revenue through export and decrease Jordan’s dependency on energy imports. Therefore, it could have a significantly positive effect on Jordan’s energy security.
The country’s biggest challenge is severe water scarcity. However, Chinese institutes and companies are working hard to develop sea water direct electrolysis technologies which may provide perfect solution to countries short of freshwater resources, such as Jordan.
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China Three Gorges International (CTGI) is a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Group (CTG). Founded on 1993 to construct the Three Gorges Project, CTG is the world’s largest hydropower development and operation enterprise as well as China’s leading clean energy group.
CTG’s core business encompasses hydropower, wind power, solar power, and other renewable energy sources. It has established the world’s largest clean energy corridor. CTG actively supports the Belt and Road initiative and keeps expanding its international business and cooperation, playing a significant role in global renewable energy development in the hydropower, wind, and solar power sectors.
By the end of May 2023, CTG’s consolidated installed capacity in operation stands at 125 GW, 96% of which is from clean energy, solidifying CTG as one of the world’s leading producers of renewable power.
CTG also owns the second largest operational green hydrogen plant in China-CTG Ordos Narisong Solar to Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project-which has a designed capacity of 10,000 ton green hydrogen per annum, powered by a 400MW solar farm. The solar power station began commercial operation on January 2, 2024.