Amman, Feb. 15 (Petra) -- Adopting a green hydrogen certification system marks a key step toward completing the legislative framework and developing a comprehensive national strategy for the sector, said Saleh Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources .
Speaking on Sunday at a workshop on the roadmap for implementing a green hydrogen standard and certification system in Jordan, Kharabsheh said the move aims to develop the hydrogen industry and strengthen Jordan’s position as a regional hub for green energy production and export. He added that Jordan has the necessary resources to achieve this goal, in line with the second executive program of the Economic Modernization Vision for 2026–2030.
The workshop was held under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
Kharabsheh stressed that exporting green hydrogen requires a clear and credible mechanism to verify and certify that the product meets green standards. "Green hydrogen certificates are the cornerstone of building an integrated and credible ecosystem," he said.
He added that Jordan is not only discussing policies but actively building the enabling environment for the new industry to grow sustainably, noting that many countries worldwide are pursuing ambitious green hydrogen strategies.
Jordan has begun to see tangible progress in green hydrogen indicators, he said, expressing confidence that production costs of green hydrogen, green ammonia and related derivatives will continue to decline in parallel with falling renewable energy costs.
For his part, World Bank Division Director for the Middle East Department Jean-Christophe Carret, said Jordan’s track record points to a clear future trajectory. As technology costs decline and procurement mechanisms mature, more renewable energy sources are being added to the grid, gradually offsetting fossil fuel-based generation and providing competitively priced electricity to power new industries such as green hydrogen and ammonia.
Carret said Jordan has strong competitive advantages, including high-quality solar and wind resources, a solid record of public-private partnerships in the energy sector, and a strategic geographic location with suitable port access for green ammonia exports. He noted that global green hydrogen trade is accelerating, driven by robust certification systems.
The technical assistance supports alignment with certification systems compatible with European Union export requirements, while maintaining flexibility to serve non-European markets through internationally recognized and interoperable systems without compromising integrity, traceability or transparency.
World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Mohammad Qamh said establishing a clear and internationally aligned certification framework sends a strong signal of Jordan’s ambition to solidify its role as a regional green energy hub.
He noted that the timing of the study and workshop is significant, as several international developers are advancing export-oriented green ammonia projects, positioning Jordan as a reliable green energy platform.
Through the results-based Electricity Sector Efficiency and Supply Reliability Program, he added, the World Bank supports Jordan’s efforts to improve sector efficiency, maintain renewable energy supply reliability, enhance system operations and achieve cost savings.
The workshop reviewed the final study outlining requirements for establishing an integrated regulatory framework to govern green hydrogen production and derivatives in the Kingdom, supporting domestic use and enabling exports.
The initiative aligns with Jordan’s clean energy transition strategy and efforts to attract investment. Discussions covered international best practices and a comparative review of global certification systems to ensure Jordanian projects meet market requirements, particularly in Europe and Asia, while maintaining cost competitiveness and regulatory flexibility.
Experts presented an implementation roadmap that includes developing legislative and regulatory frameworks, defining institutional roles, setting procedures for issuing green hydrogen certificates, and establishing mechanisms to verify renewable energy sources used in production, alongside updates to relevant regulations in the coming phases.
//Petra// NQ
