The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan participated in a workshop titled “Industrial Resilience – International Best Practices,” organized by the Royal Scientific Society’s National Center for Energy Research in collaboration with Guidehouse Energy Consulting. The event focused on enhancing industrial resilience through best practices and innovative solutions.

Engineer Omar Al-Rousan, representing the Ministry and serving on the National Expert Committee for the MENALINKS Project, shared that Jordan has made significant strides in renewable energy, achieving 2.7 gigawatts of clean energy installations by the end of 2023, primarily from solar and wind sources. Clean energy now comprises 14% of the total energy mix and contributes approximately 26% to the country’s electricity generation.

Al-Rousan outlined Jordan’s ambitious goal to increase the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix to over 31% by 2030. However, he acknowledged challenges related to the variability of renewable energy sources and the dynamic nature of electricity demand, which could impact the grid’s ability to integrate additional clean energy.

The workshop emphasized the importance of the MENALINKS project, designed to enhance the flexibility of the electricity system and promote effective demand management. Al-Rousan noted that the current time-based electricity tariff helps gather data on sector responses to tariff changes, aiding in the development of more effective pricing policies.

The workshop explored energy consumption patterns within Jordan’s industrial sector, particularly in mining, steel, plastics, chemicals, cement, and food industries. The MENALINKS project aims to support Jordan’s renewable energy initiatives while integrating them across various sectors, fostering a sustainable and interconnected energy system.

The Ministry expressed its commitment to collaborating on the MENALINKS project, looking forward to its contributions to the country’s decarbonization efforts.

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