What opportunities are there in the energy sector in Jordan?

Energy Technologies: Jordan is exploring energy storage solutions, which may also present opportunities for the U.S. energy sector. Technologies and services related to efficiency gains, including smart metering and grid management, may also find opportunities.

What percentage of Jordan's electricity is solar?

More than 20 percent of the electricity grid in Jordan is powered by solar or wind energy, with a target of 31% by 2030. Exceeding this percentage will be challenging for Jordan unless storage solutions are implemented.

What is the Jordan Cove Energy Project?

The Jordan Cove Energy Project is a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal at the Port of Coos Bay in Southwestern Oregon. FERC denied the 232-mile pipeline and export facility project in 2016. In February, Jordan Cove entered into FERC’s pre-filing

Will Jordan be able to generate more electricity by 2030?

It envisions that by the end of 2030, 48.5 percent of the country’s electricity generation would come from local energy sources. Jordan has long-term potential for additional RE, enjoying an average of 316 sunny days per year, having wind speeds ranging between 7 and 8.5 m/s, and having large desert areas with a low population.

What is the Jordan national energy strategy 2020-2030?

The Jordan National Energy Strategy 2020-2030 focuses on advancing energy security through improving energy efficiency, energy mix diversification, increasing RE’s share of the entire energy mix, reducing carbon emissions, and bringing down energy costs.

Is Jordan a potential energy producer?

Jordan has medium- and long-term potential as an energy producer of non-conventional and RE. The following are potential opportunities that are either in process or in the pipeline over the medium term: The $2.9 billion project will provide 300 million cubic meters of desalinated water from the Gulf of Aqaba to Amman per year.