Tag: Ministry of Energy

Arabia Trading & Consulting (ATC) Reaches Financial Close

ATC Secures Financing for 66.69 MWp Solar PV Project

Arabia Trading & Consulting (ATC – an Arabia Group company), a leading Jordanian utility-scale solar developer, has announced it has reached financial close for its second solar project in Jordan, further cementing its commitment towards supporting Jordan’s renewable energy ambitions…

Independently-Owned Service Stations Adopt Manaseer Express Sub Brand

In a sign of continuing consolidation in Jordan’s low margin fuel supply market, 10 independently-owned service stations are adopting Manaseer’s new sub brand, Manaseer Express. Under the deal, the service stations, which are already supplied with gasoline by Manaseer Oil…

The Rush for Renewable Energy

Following the severe disruption of energy supplies in the wake of the Arab Spring, plans are underway for Jordan to reach energy independence with the help of cutting-edge renewable power projects. By Elisa Oddone A heavy reliance on imported energy…

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Saif on Future Fuels

Jordan’s energy minister is convinced sun and wind power hold one of the keys to energy independence. By Dina al-Wakeel Decision makers seem to have finally realized that part of the solution to Jordan’s pressing energy challenge lies in diversifying…

EBRD: Jordan’s Long-term Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is fast shaping up to be a major supporter of Jordan’s economy, having sunk no less than $260 million into a variety of projects over the two years it’s been operating in…

Mosques Go Green

The government has launched a JD 50 million scheme to fit photovoltaic solar systems to all of Jordan’s 6,000 mosques in a green-minded move that’s expected to shave JD 7 million off their annual energy bill. The Ministry of Awqaf…