AMMAN — Jordan must ensure that 50 percent of Jordan’s energy
generation comes from renewables by 2030,
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh stressed Tuesday, explaining that this is part of
the objectives of the 2030 comprehensive strategy.
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Speaking to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, Kharabsheh
said that the trend towards green energy is a strategic choice for Jordan; one
that will increase the contribution of renewable energy to the total energy
mix.
“Jordan has built significant partnerships with
top-ranked countries in renewable energy, like
Germany, which could pave the
way for better production of sustainable energy by making use of their
experience," he said, adding that some countries managed to address the
energy storage issue, which is the biggest challenge faced by the renewable
energy sector.
As for Jordan’s transmission and distribution
networks, the minister said that building smart networks will enhance the
ability of grids to absorb more renewable power generation, while electricity
interconnections with neighboring countries will contribute to boosting the
stability of the electric grid.
Other local energy sources are also part of the
ministry's concerns, Kharabsheh said, as work is in progress to drill three new
wells in the Hamza oil field, while two other wells will be reentered to
identify new drilling sites and reserves, in addition to oil and gas
exploration in new areas.
As part of structuring the energy sector and enhancing
its global competitiveness, a study is currently underway to establish a
natural gas company to be accountable for natural gas contracts, while two new
oil derivatives marketing companies will be licensed, the minister announced.
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