Jordan Green Ammonia (JGA), a joint venture between Polish clean energy company Hynfra P.S.A. and Jordan-based Fidelity Group, has signed a binding land lease agreement with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), marking a major milestone in the development of Jordan’s first commercial-scale green ammonia production facility.
The agreement, signed on June 18, 2026, grants JGA exclusive rights to more than 10,000 dunums (approximately 1,000 hectares) of land within a strategic industrial zone adjacent to Aqaba’s main port. The site will host a large-scale green ammonia production complex and the associated transmission infrastructure required for project operations.
The lease agreement follows the investment agreement signed in May 2026 between JGA and the Government of Jordan, reinforcing institutional support for the project at both national and regional levels.
The document was signed by ASEZA Board of Commissioners Chairman Shadi Ramzi Abdul Salam Majali. Representing JGA were Dr. Wael Suleiman, Founder of Fidelity Group and CEO of JGA, and Marlena Krohn, Vice President of JGA and Project Development Director at Hynfra.
According to JGA, the project will feature an annual nameplate production capacity of 120,000 tonnes of green ammonia. The facility will be powered by a dedicated 550 MWp solar photovoltaic plant supported by advanced energy storage systems, enabling fully renewable and fossil fuel-free operations.
Dr. Wael Suleiman highlighted Aqaba’s strategic advantages, noting that the location provides direct access to international shipping routes while benefiting from strong solar resources capable of supporting the project’s energy requirements through dedicated renewable generation. He added that the regulatory framework offered by the ASEZA zone provides operational certainty and predictable costs, which are critical for large-scale industrial investments.
The project is currently progressing through the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, with environmental and permitting activities, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), underway. Financial close is targeted for the end of 2027.
Hynfra President Tomoho Umeda stated that access to abundant renewable energy resources and international trade routes will play a decisive role in shaping future industrial hubs. He noted that the project benefits from strong government support, secured land rights, and a clearly defined commercialization pathway through planned offtake arrangements.
Located within Jordan’s primary maritime gateway, the Aqaba facility is expected to strengthen the country’s position in the emerging global green hydrogen and ammonia economy while supporting the broader transition toward low-carbon industrial development and sustainable fuel exports.
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