Jordan has approved a major investment agreement for a large-scale green ammonia project led by Poland-based clean energy developer Hynfra, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to develop a green hydrogen and derivatives export hub in the region.
The project, to be developed in the Port of Aqaba, represents an investment of approximately USD 1 billion and is expected to become one of Jordan’s most advanced clean energy industrial developments once operational.
According to project details, the facility will integrate around 550 MW of solar power capacity with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system, alongside electrolyser units for hydrogen production, which will be converted into an estimated 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. The project will operate as an off-grid system, ensuring full reliance on renewable energy sources for production.
The development is designed to support export-oriented clean fuel production, with green ammonia expected to serve as a key carrier for hydrogen and a low-carbon alternative for fertiliser production and industrial applications globally.
Officials noted that the project strengthens Jordan’s strategy to position Aqaba as a regional hub for green hydrogen exports, leveraging its strategic port infrastructure and access to international shipping routes.
Industry experts highlight that the project reflects a broader global trend toward large-scale integrated renewable energy and hydrogen-to-ammonia systems, combining solar generation, energy storage, and electrolysis to produce dispatchable clean fuels for international markets.
The approval also underscores increasing investor interest in green ammonia as a commercially viable clean energy commodity, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, agriculture, and heavy industry, where decarbonisation options remain limited.
With this agreement, Jordan joins a growing group of countries in the Middle East and North Africa region positioning themselves as key players in the emerging global green hydrogen economy.
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