Jordan energy storage station

Is battery energy storage possible in Jordan?

In response to this, Fichtner in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and the transmission system operator, NEPCO, has analyzed the potential for battery energy storage and, in the role of Transaction Advisor, is providing support for implementing a pilot project.

What is going on with electricity in Jordan?

Electrical energy exchange with Egypt has been ongoing, contributing to the stabilization of the Jordanian electrical network. Agreements have been reached to increase the export capacity of the Jericho area, and negotiations for electricity supply contracts to Iraq are in progress.

Can Jordan produce electricity from oil shale?

Work is also underway on a project to produce electricity from direct combustion of oil shale with a capacity of (470) megawatts, to be operational in 2020. The energy sector in Jordan has made significant achievements in recent years, but it faces various challenges.

Does Jordan need natural gas?

The port has effectively secured the electrical system's natural gas requirements, leading to approximately 88% of electricity generation from natural gas by the end of 2018. This initiative has significantly bolstered Jordan's energy security and diversified its energy sources.

Does Jordan have a good electricity system?

As a result, the volume of electricity coverage has reached 99% in all regions of the Kingdom, with the Rural Electrification Program playing a crucial role in this accomplishment. Work has also persisted in completing Jordan's electrical connections with neighboring countries and reinforcing existing interconnection lines.

What has been done to stabilize Jordan's electrical network?

Work has also persisted in completing Jordan's electrical connections with neighboring countries and reinforcing existing interconnection lines. Electrical energy exchange with Egypt has been ongoing, contributing to the stabilization of the Jordanian electrical network.