East Mediterranean

Jordan

Jordan’s low-growth economy and geopolitical balancing act seemingly leave the country on the perennial brink. The start-up of gas imports from Israel's Leviathan by 2019 will add pressure.

State of Play

Highly dependent on foreign aid and remittances, the kingdom's economy is set grow a mere 2% in 2018. Amman faces a popular backlash at each attempt to push through IMF-backed reforms. Plans to import natural gas from Israel’s Leviathan field, to curb a gaping energy deficit, face widespread public opprobrium.

2019 In Numbers
Peak Load 3.5 GW
GDP 41.9 $bn
Growth 2.3 %GDP
Debt 40.2 $bn
Debt to GDP 95.9 %

ALL DATA 2018 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.

Power & Water

18 Oct, 2024

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Jordan Looks To Upgrade Grid As Renewables Capacity Hits Target

Jordan’s renewables expansion has stalled but ambitious plans necessitate a power grid upgrade. 2023 saw a tripling of output from the Attarat oil shale plant.
Nepco's Renewables Capacity* Growth Has Stalled In Recent Years (MW)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Jordan Advances LNG Plans

13 Sep, 2024

Jordan-Iraq Power Line Starts

5 Apr, 2024

IMF Approves $1.2bn For Jordan

12 Jan, 2024

Jordan Shelves Israel Power For Water Deal

24 Nov, 2023

Jordan To Receive $1.2bn From IMF In New 4-Year Program

10 Nov, 2023

Iraq-Jordan Power: Delayed Again

15 Sep, 2023

Jordan-Iraq Power Flows Imminent?

25 Aug, 2023

Iraq Increases Jordan Trucked Exports

28 Jul, 2023

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SELECTED DATA

Jordan's Power Generation By Source (%): Renewables And Gas Hit 96% Share For 2020

Jordan Installed Renewables Capacity (MW) To Close In On 2,000 MW In 2021

Jordan’s Gas Imports By Source (mn cfd)

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