Energy Ministry concludes roundtable on green hydrogen infrastructure

AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Thursday concluded the roundtable discussions on the final findings of a study assessing the joint infrastructure business model for green hydrogen projects, conducted in partnership with developers.

The meeting aimed to align commercial structures with the technical evaluations prepared by the consulting team from the ILF, appointed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), according to a ministry statement.

Discussions covered the government's role in supporting green hydrogen initiatives, regulatory frameworks, bid selection mechanisms and infrastructure development for renewable energy projects.

Participants also examined land allocation strategies for green hydrogen production and methods to optimise its use in line with sectoral needs.

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Azzam emphasised the importance of public-private collaboration in ensuring the success of green hydrogen projects.

She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment for this strategic sector, highlighting its potential benefits for all stakeholders.

Azzam said that the government is prepared to provide legislative support, noting that the General Electricity Law and Gas Law framework enable developers to establish private transmission lines or pipelines.

She underscored that shared infrastructure would offer a more cost-effective and cooperative approach, with developers already initiating discussions on collaboration.